DICK'S Sporting Goods (DKS) 10-K 27 Mar 15 2014 FY Annual report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015	Aug. 01, 2014	Mar. 23, 2015
Entity Registrant Name	DICKS SPORTING GOODS INC
Entity Central Index Key	1089063
Document Type	10-K
Document Period End Date	31-Jan-15
Amendment Flag	FALSE
Current Fiscal Year End Date	-30
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Public Float		$3,961,456,846
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2014
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Common Stock
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding			93,892,245
Class B Common Stock
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding			24,900,870

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_INC

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales	$6,814,479	$6,213,173	$5,836,119
Cost of goods sold, including occupancy and distribution costs	4,727,813	4,269,223	3,998,956
GROSS PROFIT	2,086,666	1,943,950	1,837,163
Selling, general and administrative expenses	1,502,089	1,386,315	1,297,413
Pre-opening expenses	30,518	20,823	16,076
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS	554,059	536,812	523,674
Impairment of available-for-sale investments	0	0	32,370
Interest expense	3,215	2,929	6,034
Other income	-5,170	-12,224	-4,555
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES	556,014	546,107	489,825
Provision for income taxes	211,816	208,509	199,116
NET INCOME	$344,198	$337,598	$290,709
EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE:
Basic (in dollars per share)	$2.89	$2.75	$2.39
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$2.84	$2.69	$2.31
WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING:
Basic (in shares)	119,244	122,878	121,629
Diluted (in shares)	121,238	125,628	125,995

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_COM

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
NET INCOME	$344,198	$337,598	$290,709
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS:
Unrealized loss on securities available-for-sale, net of tax	0	0	-27,636
Reclassification adjustment for impairment of securities available-for-sale, net of tax	0	0	27,636
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax	-97	-88	-6
TOTAL OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS	-97	-88	-6
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME	$344,101	$337,510	$290,703

CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE_SHEETS

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $)	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents	$221,679	$181,731
Accounts receivable, net	80,292	60,779
Income taxes receivable	14,293	7,275
Inventories, net	1,390,767	1,232,065
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	91,767	99,386
Deferred income taxes	51,586	38,835
Total current assets	1,850,384	1,620,071
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET	1,203,382	1,084,529
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET	110,162	98,255
GOODWILL	200,594	200,594
OTHER ASSETS:
Deferred income taxes	1,862	2,477
Other	69,814	65,561
Total other assets	71,676	68,038
TOTAL ASSETS	3,436,198	3,071,487
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable	614,511	562,439
Accrued expenses	283,828	265,040
Deferred revenue and other liabilities	172,259	154,384
Income taxes payable	47,698	19,825
Current portion of other long-term debt and leasing obligations	537	899
Total current liabilities	1,118,833	1,002,587
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES:
Other long-term debt and leasing obligations	5,913	6,476
Deferred income taxes	44,494	38,617
Deferred revenue and other liabilities	434,733	331,628
Total long-term liabilities	485,140	376,721
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Preferred stock, par value $0.01 per share, authorized shares 5,000,000; none issued and outstanding	0	0
Additional paid-in capital	1,015,404	958,943
Retained earnings	1,471,182	1,187,514
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income	-73	24
Treasury stock, at cost, 13,208,580 and 8,879,705 at January 31, 2015 and February 1, 2014, respectively	-655,469	-455,512
Total stockholders' equity	1,832,225	1,692,179
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	3,436,198	3,071,487
Common Stock
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Common stock	932	961
Class B Common Stock
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Common stock	$249	$249

CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE_SHEETS_Pa

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$0.01	$0.01
Preferred stock, authorized shares	5,000,000	5,000,000
Preferred stock, issued shares	0	0
Preferred stock, outstanding shares	0	0
Treasury stock shares acquired	13,208,580	8,879,705
Common Stock
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$0.01	$0.01
Common stock, authorized shares	200,000,000	200,000,000
Common stock, issued shares	106,414,288	104,945,366
Common stock, outstanding shares	93,205,708	96,065,661
Class B Common Stock
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$0.01	$0.01
Common stock, authorized shares	40,000,000	40,000,000
Common stock, issued shares	24,900,870	24,900,870
Common stock, outstanding shares	24,900,870	24,900,870

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_CHA

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (USD $)	Total	Additional Paid-In Capital	Retained Earnings	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Treasury Stock	Common Stock	Common Stock
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified							Class B Common Stock
BALANCE at Jan. 28, 2012	$1,632,745	$699,766	$932,871	$118	($1,224)	$964	$250
BALANCE (in shares) at Jan. 28, 2012						96,373,002	24,960,870
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity
Exchange of Class B common stock for common stock	0					1	-1
Exchange of Class B common stock for common stock (in shares)						60,000	-60,000
Exercise of stock options	78,285	78,231				54
Exercise of stock options (in shares)						5,431,053
Restricted stock vested	0	-3				3
Restricted stock vested (in shares)						381,128
Minimum tax withholding requirements	-5,518	-5,517				-1
Minimum tax withholding requirements (in shares)						-116,591
Net income	290,709		290,709
Stock-based compensation	32,181	32,181
Total tax benefit from exercise of stock options	69,578	69,578
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of taxes of $57, $51, and $4 for the year ended 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively	-6			-6
Unrealized loss on securities available-for-sale, net of taxes of $4,734	-27,636			-27,636
Reclassification adjustment for impairment of securities available-for-sale, net of taxes of $4,734	27,636			27,636
Purchase of shares for treasury	-198,774				-198,734	-40
Purchase of shares for treasury (in shares)						-4,023,900
Cash dividends declared per common share of $0.50, $0.50, and $2.50 for the year ended 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively	-311,876		-311,876
BALANCE at Feb. 02, 2013	1,587,324	874,236	911,704	112	-199,958	981	249
BALANCE (in shares) at Feb. 02, 2013						98,104,692	24,900,870
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity
Exercise of stock options	43,482	43,460				22
Exercise of stock options (in shares)						2,154,201
Restricted stock vested	0	-9				9
Restricted stock vested (in shares)						913,759
Minimum tax withholding requirements	-13,168	-13,165				-3
Minimum tax withholding requirements (in shares)						-281,786
Net income	337,598		337,598
Stock-based compensation	27,119	27,119
Total tax benefit from exercise of stock options	27,302	27,302
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of taxes of $57, $51, and $4 for the year ended 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively	-88			-88
Unrealized loss on securities available-for-sale, net of taxes of $4,734	0
Reclassification adjustment for impairment of securities available-for-sale, net of taxes of $4,734	0
Purchase of shares for treasury	-255,602				-255,554	-48
Purchase of shares for treasury (in shares)	-4,800,000					-4,825,205
Cash dividends declared per common share of $0.50, $0.50, and $2.50 for the year ended 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively	-61,788		-61,788
BALANCE at Feb. 01, 2014	1,692,179	958,943	1,187,514	24	-455,512	961	249
BALANCE (in shares) at Feb. 01, 2014						96,065,661	24,900,870
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity
Exercise of stock options	26,121	26,110				11
Exercise of stock options (in shares)						1,175,540
Restricted stock vested	0	-4				4
Restricted stock vested (in shares)						433,249
Minimum tax withholding requirements	-7,793	-7,792				-1
Minimum tax withholding requirements (in shares)						-139,867
Net income	344,198		344,198
Stock-based compensation	26,275	26,275
Total tax benefit from exercise of stock options	11,872	11,872
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of taxes of $57, $51, and $4 for the year ended 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively	-97			-97
Unrealized loss on securities available-for-sale, net of taxes of $4,734	0
Reclassification adjustment for impairment of securities available-for-sale, net of taxes of $4,734	0
Purchase of shares for treasury	-200,000				-199,957	-43
Purchase of shares for treasury (in shares)	-4,300,000					-4,328,875
Cash dividends declared per common share of $0.50, $0.50, and $2.50 for the year ended 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively	-60,530		-60,530
BALANCE at Jan. 31, 2015	$1,832,225	$1,015,404	$1,471,182	($73)	($655,469)	$932	$249
BALANCE (in shares) at Jan. 31, 2015						93,205,708	24,900,870

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_CHA1

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Parenthetical) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation adjustment, taxes	$57	$51	$4
Unrealized loss on securities available-for-sale, taxes	0	0	4,734
Reclassification adjustment for impairment of securities available-for-sale, taxes	$0	$0	$4,734
Cash dividends declared per share (in dollars per share)	$0.50	$0.50	$2.50

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_CAS

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income	$344,198	$337,598	$290,709
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	179,431	154,928	125,096
Impairment of available-for-sale investments	0	0	32,370
Deferred income taxes	-6,259	24,563	-2,362
Stock-based compensation	26,275	27,119	32,181
Excess tax benefit from exercise of stock options	-11,953	-26,906	-59,903
Gain on sale of asset	-14,428	0	0
Other non-cash items	576	581	372
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	1,797	-9,690	-4,328
Inventories	-158,702	-135,879	-81,189
Prepaid expenses and other assets	-11,004	-7,717	-8,693
Accounts payable	81,330	11,684	-13,588
Accrued expenses	16,158	-7,117	-5,576
Income taxes payable / receivable	32,476	-13,357	92,352
Deferred construction allowances	101,630	47,760	28,691
Deferred revenue and other liabilities	24,453	303	12,152
Net cash provided by operating activities	605,978	403,870	438,284
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures	-349,007	-285,668	-219,026
Purchase of JJB Sports convertible notes and equity securities	0	0	-31,986
Proceeds from sale of other assets	74,534	11,000	0
Proceeds from sale-leaseback transactions	0	0	3,406
Deposits and purchases of other assets	-30,547	-64,507	-76,748
Net cash used in investing activities	-305,020	-339,175	-324,354
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Revolving credit borrowings	1,401,800	926,000	0
Revolving credit repayments	-1,401,800	-926,000	0
Payments on other long-term debt and leasing obligations	-925	-8,984	-145,322
Construction allowance receipts	0	0	0
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	26,121	43,482	78,285
Excess tax benefit from exercise of stock options	12,204	27,106	64,767
Minimum tax withholding requirements	-7,793	-13,168	-5,518
Cash paid for treasury stock	-200,000	-255,602	-198,774
Cash dividends paid to stockholders	-61,262	-64,432	-306,972
(Decrease) increase in bank overdraft	-29,258	43,508	10,422
Net cash used in financing activities	-260,913	-228,090	-503,112
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	-97	-88	-6
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	39,948	-163,483	-389,188
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD	181,731	345,214	734,402
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD	221,679	181,731	345,214
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Accrued property and equipment	42,900	40,745	23,772
Accrued deposits and purchases of other assets	0	0	15,000
Cash paid during the year for interest	2,631	2,255	5,352
Cash paid during the year for income taxes	$186,790	$206,397	$117,387

Basis_of_Presentation_and_Summ

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
	Operations – Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. (together with its subsidiaries, referred to as the "Company", "we", "us" and "our" unless specified otherwise) is a leading omni-channel sporting goods retailer offering an extensive assortment of authentic, high-quality sports equipment, apparel, footwear and accessories in a specialty store environment. The Company also owns and operates Golf Galaxy, Field & Stream and True Runner specialty stores.
	Fiscal Year – The Company's fiscal year ends on the Saturday closest to the end of January. Fiscal years 2014, 2013 and 2012 ended on January 31, 2015, February 1, 2014 and February 2, 2013, respectively. All fiscal years presented include 52 weeks of operations except fiscal 2012, which included 53 weeks.
	Principles of Consolidation – The Consolidated Financial Statements include Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
	Reclassifications – Certain reclassifications have been made to prior year amounts within the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows to conform to current year presentation.
	Use of Estimates in the Preparation of Financial Statements – The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP") requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
	Cash and Cash Equivalents – Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash on hand and all highly liquid instruments purchased with a maturity of three months or less at the date of purchase. Cash equivalents are considered Level 1 investments and totaled $89.0 million and $91.9 million at January 31, 2015 and February 1, 2014, respectively. Interest income from cash equivalents was $0.1 million, $0.2 million and $1.0 million for fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	Cash Management – The Company's cash management system provides for the reimbursement of all major bank disbursement accounts on a daily basis. Accounts payable at January 31, 2015 and February 1, 2014 include $105.9 million and $135.2 million, respectively, of checks drawn in excess of cash balances not yet presented for payment.
	Accounts Receivable – Accounts receivable consist principally of amounts receivable from vendors and landlords. The
	allowance for doubtful accounts totaled $2.7 million and $3.1 million as of January 31, 2015 and February 1, 2014, respectively.
	Inventories – Inventories are stated at the lower of weighted average cost or market. Inventory costs consist of the direct cost of merchandise including freight. Inventories are net of shrinkage, obsolescence, other valuation accounts and vendor allowances totaling $100.2 million and $82.6 million at January 31, 2015 and February 1, 2014, respectively.
	Property and Equipment – Property and equipment are recorded at cost and include capitalized leases. For financial reporting purposes, depreciation and amortization are computed using the straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives:
	Buildings		40 years
	Leasehold improvements		10-25 years
	Furniture, fixtures and equipment		3-7 years
	For leasehold improvements and property and equipment under capital lease agreements, depreciation and amortization are calculated using the straight-line method over the shorter of the estimated useful lives of the assets or the lease term. Leasehold improvements made significantly after the initial lease term are depreciated over the shorter of their estimated useful lives or the remaining lease term, including renewal periods, if reasonably assured. Depreciation expense was $159.1 million, $151.5 million and $123.3 million for fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	Renewals and betterments are capitalized and repairs and maintenance are expensed as incurred.
	Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and Closed Store Reserves – The Company evaluates its long-lived assets to assess whether the carrying values have been impaired whenever events and circumstances indicate that the carrying value of these assets may not be recoverable based on estimated undiscounted future cash flows. An impairment loss is recognized when the estimated undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset plus eventual net proceeds expected from disposition of the asset (if any) are less than the carrying value of the asset. When an impairment loss is recognized, the carrying amount of the asset is reduced to its estimated fair value as determined based on quoted market prices or through the use of other valuation techniques.
	The Company recognizes a liability for costs associated with closed or relocated premises when the Company ceases to use the location. The calculation of accrued lease termination and other costs primarily includes future minimum lease payments, maintenance costs and taxes from the date of closure or relocation to the end of the remaining lease term, net of contractual or estimated sublease income. The liability is discounted using a credit-adjusted risk-free rate of interest. The assumptions used in the calculation of the accrued lease termination and other costs are evaluated on a quarterly basis.
	Goodwill – Goodwill represents the excess of acquisition cost over the fair value of the net assets of acquired entities. The Company assesses the carrying value of goodwill annually or whenever circumstances indicate that a decline in value may have occurred.
	The goodwill impairment test is a two-step impairment test. In the first step, the Company compares the fair value of each reporting unit to its carrying value. The Company determines the fair value of its reporting units using a combination of a discounted cash flow and a market value approach. If the fair value of the reporting unit exceeds the carrying value of the net assets assigned to that reporting unit, goodwill is not impaired and the Company is not required to perform further testing. If the carrying value of the net assets assigned to the reporting unit exceeds the fair value of the reporting unit, then the Company must perform the second step in order to determine the implied fair value of the reporting unit's goodwill and compare it to the carrying value of the reporting unit's goodwill. If the carrying value of goodwill exceeds the implied estimated fair value, an impairment charge to current operations is recorded to reduce the carrying value to the implied estimated fair value. A reporting unit is the operating segment, or a business unit one level below that operating segment, for which discrete financial information is prepared and regularly reviewed by management.
	Intangible Assets – Intangible assets consist primarily of trademarks and acquired trade names with indefinite lives, which are tested for impairment annually or whenever circumstances indicate that a decline in value may have occurred. The Company estimates the fair value of these intangible assets based on an income approach using the relief-from-royalty method. The Company's finite-lived intangible assets consist primarily of favorable lease assets and other acquisition related assets. Finite-lived intangible assets are amortized over their estimated useful economic lives and are reviewed for impairment when factors indicate that an impairment may have occurred. The Company recognizes an impairment charge when the estimated fair value of the intangible asset is less than the carrying value.
	Self-Insurance – The Company is self-insured for certain losses related to health, workers' compensation and general liability insurance, although we maintain stop-loss coverage with third-party insurers to limit our liability exposure. Liabilities associated with these losses are estimated in part by considering historical claims experience, industry factors, severity factors and other actuarial assumptions.
	Pre-opening Expenses – Pre-opening expenses, which consist primarily of rent, marketing, payroll and recruiting costs, are expensed as incurred.
	Earnings Per Common Share – Basic earnings per common share is computed based on the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per common share is computed based on the weighted average number of shares of common stock, plus the effect of dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the period, using the treasury stock method. Dilutive potential common shares include outstanding stock options, restricted stock and warrants.
	Stock-Based Compensation – The Company has the ability to grant restricted shares of common stock, restricted stock units and stock options to purchase common stock under the Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. 2012 Stock and Incentive Plan. The Company records stock-based compensation expenses based on the fair value of stock awards at the grant date and recognizes the expense over the related service period.
	Income Taxes – The Company utilizes the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes and provides deferred income taxes for temporary differences between the amounts reported for assets and liabilities for financial statement purposes and for income tax reporting purposes, using enacted tax rates in effect in the years in which the differences are expected to reverse. The Company recognizes the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the relevant taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits recognized in the Consolidated Financial Statements from such a position are measured based on the largest benefit that will more likely than not be realized upon ultimate settlement. Interest and penalties related to income tax matters are recognized in income tax expense.
	Revenue Recognition – Revenue from retail sales is recognized at the point of sale, net of sales tax. Revenue from eCommerce sales is recognized upon shipment of merchandise. Service-related revenue is recognized as the services are performed. A provision for anticipated merchandise returns is provided through a reduction of sales and cost of goods sold in the period that the related sales are recorded. Revenue from gift cards and returned merchandise credits (collectively the "cards") are deferred and recognized upon the redemption of the cards. These cards have no expiration date. Income from unredeemed cards is recognized on the Consolidated Statements of Income within selling, general and administrative expenses at the point at which redemption becomes remote. The Company performs an evaluation of the aging of the unredeemed cards, based on the elapsed time from the date of original issuance, to determine when redemption becomes remote.
	Cost of Goods Sold – Cost of goods sold includes the cost of merchandise, vendor allowances, inventory shrinkage and obsolescence, freight, distribution, shipping and store occupancy costs. Store occupancy costs include rent, common area maintenance charges, real estate and other asset-based taxes, general maintenance, utilities, depreciation, fixture lease expenses and certain insurance expenses.
	Selling, General and Administrative Expenses – Selling, general and administrative expenses include store and field support payroll and fringe benefits, advertising, bank card charges, information systems, marketing, legal, accounting, other store expenses and all expenses associated with operating the Company's corporate headquarters.
	Advertising Costs – Production costs of advertising and the costs to run the advertisements are expensed the first time the advertisement takes place. Advertising expense, net of cooperative advertising, was $248.7 million, $223.9 million and $201.0 million for fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	Vendor Allowances – Vendor allowances include allowances, rebates and cooperative advertising funds received from vendors. These funds are determined for each fiscal year and the majority are based on various quantitative contract terms. Amounts expected to be received from vendors relating to the purchase of merchandise inventories are recognized as a reduction of cost of goods sold as the merchandise is sold. Amounts that represent a reimbursement of costs incurred, such as advertising, are recorded as a reduction to the related expense in the period that the related expense is incurred. The Company records an estimate of earned allowances based on the latest projected purchase volumes and advertising forecasts. On an annual basis at the end of the fiscal year, the Company confirms earned allowances with vendors to determine that the amounts are recorded in accordance with the terms of the contract.
	Segment Information – The Company is a specialty omni-channel retailer that offers a broad range of products in its specialty retail stores primarily in the eastern United States. Given the economic characteristics of the store formats, the similar nature of the products sold, the type of customer and method of distribution, the Company's operating segments are aggregated within one reportable segment. The following table sets forth the approximate amount of net sales attributable to hardlines, apparel and footwear for the periods presented (in millions):
		Fiscal Year
		2014		2013		2012
	Hardlines	$	2,992	$	2,763	$	2,755
	Apparel	2,461		2,184		1,929
	Footwear	1,316		1,222		1,115
	Other	45		44		37
	Total net sales	$	6,814	$	6,213	$	5,836
	Construction Allowances – All of the Company's store locations are leased. The Company may receive reimbursement from a landlord for some of the cost of the structure, subject to satisfactory fulfillment of applicable lease provisions. These reimbursements may be referred to as tenant allowances, construction allowances or landlord reimbursements ("construction allowances").
	The Company's accounting for construction allowances differs if the Company is deemed to be the owner of the asset during the construction period. Some of the Company's leases have a cap on the construction allowance, which places the Company at risk for cost overruns and causes the Company to be deemed the owner during the construction period. In cases where the Company is deemed to be the owner during the construction period, a sale and leaseback of the asset occurs when construction of the asset is complete and the lease term begins, if relevant sale-leaseback accounting criteria are met. Any gain or loss from the transaction is included within deferred revenue and other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and deferred and amortized as rent expense on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. The Company reports the amount of cash received for the construction allowance as construction allowance receipts within the financing activities section of its Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows when such allowances are received prior to completion of the sale-leaseback transaction. The Company reports the amount of cash received from construction allowances as proceeds from sale leaseback transactions within the investing activities section of its Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows when such amounts are received after the sale-leaseback accounting criteria have been achieved.
	In instances where the Company is not deemed to be the owner during the construction period, reimbursement from a landlord for tenant improvements is classified as an incentive and included within deferred revenue and other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The deferred rent credit is amortized as rent expense on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. Landlord reimbursements from these transactions are included in cash flows from operating activities as a change in deferred construction allowances.
	Leases – Escalating rent payments, rent abatements and rent holidays are considered in the calculation of minimum lease payments in the Company's capital lease tests and in determining straight-line rent expense for operating leases. The Company records any difference between the straight-line rent amount and amounts payable under the lease as part of deferred rent within long-term deferred revenue and other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
	Contingent payments based upon sales and future increases determined by inflation related indices cannot be estimated at the inception of the lease and accordingly, are charged to operations as incurred. The Company records contingent rent within accrued expenses on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
	Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncement – In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2014-09, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers." This update requires an entity to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. Additionally, the update (1) specifies the accounting for some costs to obtain or fulfill a contract with a customer and (2) expands disclosure requirements related to revenue and cash flows arising from contracts with customers. ASU 2014-09 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within that reporting period, and permits the use of either the retrospective or cumulative effect transition method. Early application is not permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of ASU 2014-09 on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements.

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
	At January 31, 2015 and February 1, 2014, the Company reported goodwill of $200.6 million net of accumulated impairment charges of $111.3 million. There was no change in the carrying value of goodwill during fiscal 2014 or fiscal 2013. No impairment charges were recorded for goodwill in fiscal 2014, 2013 or 2012.
	The Company had indefinite-lived and finite-lived intangible assets of $103.8 million and $6.3 million, respectively, as of January 31, 2015 and $89.5 million and $8.8 million, respectively, as of February 1, 2014. During fiscal 2014, the Company recorded a $12.4 million non-cash impairment charge for a trademark and trade name related to the Company's golf restructuring to reduce the carrying value of the respective assets to their estimated fair value. The impairment charge is included within selling, general and administrative expenses on the Consolidated Statement of Income. No impairment charges were recorded for the Company's intangible assets in fiscal 2013 or 2012.
	On October 1, 2014, the Company purchased the intellectual property rights to the Field & Stream mark in product categories that were not otherwise owned by the Company for $26.3 million. The Company previously owned the intellectual property rights to the Field & Stream mark in the hunt, camp, fish and paddle product categories. These Field & Stream intellectual property assets are indefinite-lived intangible assets, which are not being amortized.
	The components of intangible assets were as follows (in thousands):
		2014					2013
		Gross Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Gross Amount		Accumulated Amortization
	Trademarks (indefinite-lived)	$	87,081	$	—		$	68,730	$	—
	Trade name (indefinite-lived)	11,400		—			15,900		—
	Customer list	1,200		(1,200		)	1,200		(1,200		)
	Favorable leases and other finite-lived intangible assets	16,205		(9,882		)	16,454		(7,674		)
	Other indefinite-lived intangible assets	5,358		—			4,845		—
	Total intangible assets	$	121,244	$	(11,082	)	$	107,129	$	(8,874	)
	Amortization expense for the Company's finite-lived intangible assets was $2.5 million, $2.3 million and $2.0 million for fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The annual estimated amortization expense of the finite-lived intangible assets recorded as of January 31, 2015 is expected to be as follows (in thousands):
	Fiscal Year	Estimated Amortization Expense
	2015	$	1,553
	2016	1,498
	2017	1,273
	2018	1,055
	2019	554
	Thereafter	390
	Total	$	6,323

Store_Closings

Store Closings	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
Store Closings [Abstract]
Store Closings	Store Closings
	The following table summarizes the activity of the Company's store closing reserves (in thousands):
		2014			2013
	Accrued store closing and relocation reserves, beginning of period	$	17,102		$	31,785
	Expense charged to earnings	2,149			—
	Cash payments	(6,381		)	(12,516		)
	Interest accretion and other changes in assumptions	(85		)	(2,167		)
	Accrued store closing and relocation reserves, end of period	12,785			17,102
	Less: current portion of accrued store closing and relocation reserves	(4,208		)	(5,949		)
	Long-term portion of accrued store closing and relocation reserves	$	8,577		$	11,153
	The current portion of accrued store closing and relocation reserves is included within accrued expenses and the long-term portion is included within long-term deferred revenue and other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The related expense is recorded within selling, general and administrative expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Income.

Property_and_Equipment

Property and Equipment	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property and Equipment	Property and Equipment
	Property and equipment are recorded at cost and consist of the following as of the end of the fiscal periods (in thousands):
		2014			2013
	Buildings and land	$	220,852		$	220,295
	Leasehold improvements	1,069,868			895,798
	Furniture, fixtures and equipment	1,048,887			943,532
	Total property and equipment	2,339,607			2,059,625
	Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization	(1,136,225		)	(975,096		)
	Net property and equipment	$	1,203,382		$	1,084,529
	The amounts above include construction in progress of $113.4 million and $101.1 million for fiscal 2014 and 2013, respectively.

Accrued_Expenses

Accrued Expenses	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accrued Expenses	Accrued Expenses
	Accrued expenses consist of the following as of the end of the fiscal periods (in thousands):
		2014		2013
	Accrued payroll, withholdings and benefits	$	98,327	$	99,619
	Accrued real estate taxes, utilities and other occupancy	54,200		60,178
	Accrued property and equipment	43,666		41,036
	Accrued sales tax	26,153		21,800
	Other accrued expenses	61,482		42,407
	Total accrued expenses	$	283,828	$	265,040

Deferred_Revenue_and_Other_Lia

Deferred Revenue and Other Liabilities	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
Deferred Credits and Other Liabilities [Abstract]
Deferred Revenue and Other Liabilities	Deferred Revenue and Other Liabilities
	Deferred revenue and other liabilities consist of the following as of the end of the fiscal periods (in thousands):
		2014		2013
	Current:
	Deferred gift card revenue	$	151,791	$	138,513
	Deferred construction allowances	1,686		1,439
	Other	18,782		14,432
	Total current	$	172,259	$	154,384
	Long-term:
	Deferred rent, including pre-opening rent	$	80,130	$	70,713
	Deferred construction allowances	278,391		181,148
	Other	76,212		79,767
	Total long-term	$	434,733	$	331,628

Debt

Debt	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt	Debt
	The Company's outstanding debt consists of the following as of the end of the fiscal periods (in thousands):
		2014			2013
	Revolving line of credit	$	—		$	—
	Capital leases	5,994			6,818
	Other debt	456			557
	Total debt	6,450			7,375
	Less: current portion	(537		)	(899		)
	Total long-term debt	$	5,913		$	6,476
	Revolving Credit Agreement – On December 5, 2011, the Company entered into a five-year credit agreement with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association (the "Credit Agreement"), which replaced the Company's then existing credit facility that was terminated. The Credit Agreement provides for a $500 million revolving credit facility, including up to $100 million in the form of letters of credit and allows the Company, subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions, to request an increase of up to $250 million in borrowing availability to the extent that existing or new lenders agree to provide such additional revolving commitments.
	The Credit Agreement, which matures on December 5, 2016, is secured by a first priority security interest in certain property and assets, including receivables, inventory, deposit accounts and other personal property of the Company, and is guaranteed by the Company's domestic subsidiaries.
	The annual interest rates applicable to loans under the Credit Agreement are, at the Company's option, a base rate or an adjusted LIBOR rate plus, in each case, an applicable margin percentage. The applicable margin percentage for base rate loans is 0.20% to 0.50% and for adjusted LIBOR rate loans is 1.20% to 1.50%, depending on the borrowing availability of the Company.
	The Credit Agreement contains certain covenants that limit the ability of the Company to, among other things: incur or guarantee additional indebtedness; pay distributions on, redeem or repurchase capital stock or redeem or repurchase subordinated debt; make certain investments; sell assets; and consolidate, merge or transfer all or substantially all of the Company's assets. In addition, the Credit Agreement contains a covenant that requires the Company to maintain a minimum adjusted availability of 7.5% of its borrowing base. As of January 31, 2015, the Company was in compliance with the terms of the credit agreement.
	There were no borrowings under the Credit Agreement as of January 31, 2015 and February 1, 2014, respectively. As of January 31, 2015, the Company had outstanding letters of credit and total borrowing capacity under the Credit Agreement of $14.0 million and $486.0 million, respectively. The Company had $13.0 million of outstanding letters of credit and $487.0 million of total borrowing capacity as of February 1, 2014.
	Capital Lease Obligations – The gross and net carrying values of assets under capital leases were $7.3 million and $0.8 million, respectively, as of January 31, 2015, and $30.3 million and $16.3 million, respectively, as of February 1, 2014. The Company also leases two buildings from an entity that is a related party to its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, under a capital lease entered into May 1, 1986 that expires in April 2021.
	Scheduled lease payments under capital lease obligations as of January 31, 2015 are as follows (in thousands):
	Fiscal Year
	2015	$	1,024
	2016	1,024
	2017	1,024
	2018	1,044
	2019	1,103
	Thereafter	3,988
	Subtotal	9,207
	Less: amounts representing interest	(3,213		)
	Present value of net scheduled lease payments	5,994
	Less: amounts due in one year	(429		)
	Total long-term capital leases	$	5,565

Operating_Leases

Operating Leases	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
Leases, Operating [Abstract]
Operating Leases	Operating Leases
	The Company leases substantially all of its stores, three distribution centers and equipment under non-cancellable operating leases that expire at various dates through 2030. Initial lease terms are generally for 10 to 15 years and most store leases contain multiple five-year renewal options and rent escalation provisions. The lease agreements provide primarily for the payment of minimum annual rentals, costs of utilities, property taxes, maintenance, common areas and insurance, and in some cases, contingent rent stated as a percentage of gross sales over certain base amounts. Rent expense under these operating leases totaled approximately $441.5 million, $411.5 million and $388.3 million for fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The Company entered into sale-leaseback transactions related to store fixtures, buildings and equipment that resulted in cash receipts of $3.4 million for fiscal 2012.
	Scheduled lease payments due under non-cancellable operating leases as of January 31, 2015 are as follows (in thousands):
	Fiscal Year
	2015	$	505,519
	2016	511,223
	2017	470,053
	2018	416,897
	2019	363,854
	Thereafter	1,236,347
	Total	$	3,503,893
	The Company has subleases related to certain of its operating lease agreements. The Company recognized sublease rental income of $0.6 million, $0.7 million and $0.9 million in fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Stockholders_Equity

Stockholders' Equity	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity	Stockholders' Equity
	Common Stock, Class B Common Stock and Preferred Stock – The Company's Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation authorizes the issuance of 200,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, and the issuance of 40,000,000 shares of Class B common stock, par value $0.01 per share. In addition, the Company's Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation authorizes the issuance of up to 5,000,000 shares of preferred stock.
	Holders of common stock generally have rights identical to holders of Class B common stock, except that holders of common stock are entitled to one vote per share and holders of Class B common stock are entitled to ten votes per share. A related party, relatives of the related party and trusts held by them hold all of the Class B common stock. These shares can only be held by members of this group and are not publicly tradable. Each share of Class B common stock can be converted at any time into one share of common stock at the holder's option.
	Dividends per Common Share – The Company declared and paid cash dividends of $0.50, $0.50 and $2.50 per share of common stock and Class B common stock during fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Fiscal 2012 included a special cash dividend of $2.00 per share of common stock and Class B common stock.
	Treasury Stock – On March 7, 2013, the Company's Board of Directors authorized a five-year share repurchase program of up to $1 billion of the Company's common stock. During fiscal 2014, the Company repurchased 4.3 million shares of its common stock for $200.0 million. During fiscal 2013, the Company repurchased 4.8 million shares of its common stock for $255.6 million.

StockBased_Compensation_and_Em

Stock-Based Compensation and Employee Stock Plans	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Stock-Based Compensation and Employee Stock Plans	Stock-Based Compensation and Employee Stock Plans
	The Company has the ability to grant restricted shares of common stock, restricted stock units and options to purchase common stock under the Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. 2012 Stock and Incentive Plan (the "Plan"). As of January 31, 2015, shares of common stock available for future issuance pursuant to the Plan were 10,862,360 shares.
	The following represents total stock-based compensation recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Income for the fiscal years presented (in thousands):
		2014				2013				2012
	Stock option expense	$	7,903			$	8,263			$	10,215
	Restricted stock expense	18,372				18,856				21,966
	Total stock-based compensation expense	$	26,275			$	27,119			$	32,181
	Total related tax benefit	$	9,200			$	9,230			$	11,561
	Stock Option Plans – Stock options are generally granted on an annual basis, vest 25% per year over four years and have a seven-year maximum term.
	The fair value of each stock option granted is estimated on the grant date using the Black-Scholes ("Black-Scholes") option valuation model. The assumptions used to calculate the fair value of options granted are evaluated and revised, as necessary, to reflect market conditions and the Company's experience. These options are expensed on a straight-line basis over the vesting period, which is considered to be the requisite service period. Compensation expense is recognized only for those options expected to vest, with forfeitures estimated at the date of grant based on the Company's historical experience and future expectations.
	The fair value of stock-based awards to employees is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes valuation with the following assumptions:
		Employee Stock Option Plans
	Black-Scholes Valuation Assumptions	2014				2013				2012
	Expected life (years) (1)	5.23				5.33				5.7
	Expected volatility (2)	31.97% - 44.48%				36.10% - 47.86%				44.52% - 49.38%
	Weighted average volatility	36.28		%		46.71		%		47.25		%
	Risk-free interest rate (3)	1.44% - 2.39%				0.73% - 1.73%				0.59% - 1.57%
	Expected dividend yield	0.90% - 1.13%				0.98% - 1.04%				0.98% - 1.25%
	Weighted average grant date fair value	$	17.31			$	18.31			$	19.24
	(1)	The expected term of the options represents the estimated period of time until exercise and is based on historical experience of similar awards giving consideration to the contractual terms, vesting schedules and expectations of future employee behavior.
	(2)	Expected volatility is based on the historical volatility of the Company's common stock over a timeframe consistent with the expected life of the stock options.
	(3)	The risk-free interest rate is based on the implied yield available on U.S. Treasury constant maturity interest rates whose term is consistent with the expected life of the stock options.
	The assumptions used to calculate the fair value of options granted are evaluated and revised, as necessary, to reflect market conditions and experience.
	The stock option activity from January 28, 2012 through January 31, 2015 is presented in the following table:
		Shares Subject to Options			Weighted Average Exercise Price per Share				Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years)		Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in thousands)
	Outstanding, January 28, 2012	11,658,089			$	18.6			3.45		$	262,995
	Granted	581,665			48.35
	Exercised	(5,431,053	)		14.38
	Forfeited / Expired	(99,977	)		25.48
	Outstanding, February 2, 2013	6,708,724			$	24.5			3.6		$	157,380
	Granted	682,344			47.31
	Exercised	(2,154,201	)		20.18
	Forfeited / Expired	(282,820	)		41.57
	Outstanding, February 1, 2014	4,954,047			$	28.55			3.19		$	118,784
	Granted	559,722			53.78
	Exercised	(1,175,540	)		22.22
	Forfeited / Expired	(256,931	)		44.42
	Outstanding, January 31, 2015	4,081,298			$	32.83			3		$	78,432
	Exercisable, January 31, 2015	2,874,454			$	25.84			2.05		$	74,210
	Vested and expected to vest, January 31, 2015	3,962,463			$	32.27			2.92		$	78,172
	The aggregate intrinsic value reported in the table above is based on the Company's closing stock prices for the last business day of the period indicated. The total intrinsic value for stock options exercised during 2014, 2013 and 2012 was $34.3 million, $67.2 million and $186.5 million, respectively. The total fair value of options vested during 2014, 2013 and 2012 was $8.2 million, $14.9 million and $7.1 million, respectively. The nonvested stock option activity for the year ended January 31, 2015 is presented in the following table:
		Shares Subject to Options			Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
	Nonvested, February 1, 2014	1,336,590			$	17.9
	Granted	559,722			17.31
	Vested	(484,356	)		17.02
	Forfeited	(205,112	)		17.17
	Nonvested, January 31, 2015	1,206,844			$	18.1
	As of January 31, 2015, unrecognized stock-based compensation expense related to nonvested stock options was approximately $13.2 million, net of estimated forfeitures, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of approximately 2.31 years.
	The Company issues new shares of common stock upon exercise of stock options.
	Additional information regarding options outstanding as of January 31, 2015 is as follows:
			Options Outstanding									Options Exercisable
	Range of		Shares			Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years)		Weighted Average Exercise Price				Shares	Weighted Average Exercise Price
	Exercise Prices
	$12.44 - $18.95		1,170,980			1.1		$	15.57			1,170,980	$	15.57
	$19.71 - $28.23		1,140,891			2.09		27.3				1,140,891	27.3
	$33.13 - $48.60		1,202,870			4.31		44.83				532,285	43.89
	$49.26 - $57.59		566,557			5.96		54.16				30,298	51.36
	$12.44 - $57.59		4,081,298			3		$	32.83			2,874,454	$	25.84
	Restricted Stock – The Company issues shares of restricted stock to eligible employees, which are subject to forfeiture until the end of an applicable vesting period. The awards generally vest on the third anniversary of the date of grant, subject to the employee's continuing employment as of that date.
	The restricted stock activity from January 28, 2012 through January 31, 2015 is presented in the following table:
		Shares			Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
	Nonvested, January 28, 2012	2,090,433			$	28.16
	Granted	542,221			48.55
	Vested	(381,278	)		15.09
Forfeited	(159,281	)		32.76
Nonvested, February 2, 2013	2,092,095			$	35.48
Granted	1,806,949			46.85
Vested	(913,769	)		27.46
Forfeited	(553,621	)		39.93
Nonvested, February 1, 2014	2,431,654			$	45.93
Granted	593,841			53.36
Vested	(433,249	)		39.99
Forfeited	(406,127	)		48.4
Nonvested, January 31, 2015	2,186,119			$	48.67
As of January 31, 2015, total unrecognized stock-based compensation expense related to nonvested shares of restricted stock, net of estimated forfeitures, was approximately $23.3 million before income taxes, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of approximately 1.99 years.
During 2013, the Company issued a special grant of 1,185,793 shares of performance-based restricted stock in support of the Company's five-year strategic plan. The Company issued an additional 118,095 shares of performance-based restricted stock during 2014. As of January 31, 2015, nonvested restricted stock outstanding included 862,655 shares of these performance-based awards, which vest at the end of a five-year period based upon the achievement of certain pre-established financial performance metrics at the end of the performance period, with an opportunity for earlier vesting if the target metrics are achieved at the end of any fiscal year within the performance period. As of January 31, 2015, these awards were not deemed probable of achieving the pre-established financial performance metrics.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Income Taxes
	The components of the provision for income taxes are as follows for the fiscal periods ended (in thousands):
		2014				2013				2012
	Current:
	Federal	$	187,735			$	156,177			$	174,049
	State	30,340				27,769				27,429
		218,075				183,946				201,478
	Deferred:
	Federal	(5,740		)		23,499				(1,734		)
	State	(519		)		1,064				(628		)
		(6,259		)		24,563				(2,362		)
	Total provision	$	211,816			$	208,509			$	199,116
	The provision for income taxes differs from the amounts computed by applying the federal statutory rate as follows for the following periods:
		2014			2013			2012
	Federal statutory rate	35	%		35	%		35	%
	State tax, net of federal benefit	3.1	%		3.5	%		3.6	%
	Valuation allowance	—	%		(0.4	)%		1.6	%
	Other permanent items	—	%		0.1	%		0.5	%
	Effective income tax rate	38.1	%		38.2	%		40.7	%
	Components of deferred tax assets (liabilities) consist of the following as of the fiscal periods ended (in thousands):
		2014				2013
	Inventory	$	42,163			$	35,531
	Store closing expense	4,984				6,674
	Stock-based compensation	25,913				26,692
	Capital loss carryforward	5,608				6,242
	Employee benefits	34,167				33,156
	Other accrued expenses not currently deductible for tax purposes	5,520				4,631
	Deferred rent	31,234				27,609
	Insurance	2,432				2,352
	Gift cards	13,691				11,531
	Deferred revenue currently taxable	4,837				4,404
	Non income-based tax reserves	8,174				7,098
	Uncertain income tax positions	3,524				3,112
	Valuation allowance	(5,608		)		(6,242		)
	Other	77				—
	Total deferred tax assets	176,716				162,790
	Property and equipment	(134,057		)		(118,854		)
	Inventory	(27,386		)		(30,342		)
	Intangibles	(6,319		)		(10,875		)
	Other	—				(24		)
	Total deferred tax liabilities	(167,762		)		(160,095		)
	Net deferred tax asset	$	8,954			$	2,695
	In 2014, of the $9.0 million net deferred tax asset, $51.6 million is included within current assets, $1.9 million is included within other long-term assets and $44.5 million is included within other long-term liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. In 2013, of the $2.7 million net deferred tax asset, $38.8 million was included within current assets, $2.5 million was included within other long-term assets and $38.6 million was included within other long-term liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
	The Company determined that a valuation allowance of $7.9 million was required for a portion of the deferred tax asset recorded in fiscal 2012 relating to a $32.4 million net capital loss carryforward resulting from the impairment of its investment in JJB Sports, plc ("JJB Sports"). During the first quarter of 2013, the Company determined that it would recover $4.3 million of its investment in JJB Sports, which it had previously impaired. There was no related tax expense for this recovery as the Company reversed a portion of the deferred tax valuation allowance it had previously recorded for net capital loss carryforwards it did not expect to realize at the time its investment in JJB Sports was fully impaired. The Company has received, and may receive in future periods, additional immaterial recoveries related to its investment in JJB Sports.
	As of January 31, 2015, the total liability for uncertain tax positions, including related interest and penalties, was approximately $10.1 million.
	The following table represents a reconciliation of the Company's total balance of unrecognized tax benefits, excluding interest and penalties (in thousands):
		2014				2013				2012
	Beginning of fiscal year	$	7,507			$	10,670			$	18,692
	Increases as a result of tax positions taken in a prior period	124				1,651				1,816
	Decreases as a result of tax positions taken in a prior period	—				(2,240		)		(4,370		)
	Increases as a result of tax positions taken in the current period	1,057				985				1,740
	Decreases as a result of settlements during the current period	(312		)		(3,559		)		(6,405		)
	Reductions as a result of a lapse of statute of limitations during the current period	—				—				(803		)
	End of fiscal year	$	8,376			$	7,507			$	10,670
	The balance at January 31, 2015 includes $5.4 million of unrecognized tax benefits that would impact our effective tax rate if recognized. The Company recognizes accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense.
	As of January 31, 2015, the liability for uncertain tax positions includes $1.8 million for the accrual of interest and penalties. During fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012, the Company recorded $0.3 million, $0.9 million and $0.8 million, respectively, for the accrual of interest and penalties in the Consolidated Statements of Income. The Company has federal, state and local examinations currently ongoing. It is possible that these examinations may be resolved within 12 months. Due to the potential for resolution of these examinations, and the expiration of various statutes of limitation, it is reasonably possible that $3.6 million of the Company's gross unrecognized tax benefits and interest at January 31, 2015 could be recognized within the next 12 months. The Company does not anticipate that changes in its unrecognized tax benefits will have a material impact on the Consolidated Statements of Income during fiscal 2015.
	The Company participates in the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") Compliance Assurance Program ("CAP"). As part of the CAP, tax years are audited on a contemporaneous basis so that all or most issues are resolved prior to the filing of the tax return. The IRS has completed examinations of 2013 and all prior tax years. The Company is no longer subject to examination in any of its major state jurisdictions for years prior to 2007.

Earnings_per_Common_Share

Earnings per Common Share	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings per Common Share	Earnings per Common Share
	The computations for basic and diluted earnings per common share are as follows (in thousands, except per share data):
		Fiscal Year Ended
		2014		2013		2012
	Earnings per common share - Basic:
	Net income	$	344,198	$	337,598	$	290,709
	Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic	119,244		122,878		121,629
	Earnings per common share	$	2.89	$	2.75	$	2.39
	Earnings per common share - Diluted:
	Net income	$	344,198	$	337,598	$	290,709
	Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic	119,244		122,878		121,629
	Dilutive effect of stock-based awards	1,994		2,750		4,366
	Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted	121,238		125,628		125,995
	Earnings per common share	$	2.84	$	2.69	$	2.31
	Anti-dilutive stock-based awards excluded from diluted calculation	1,334		899		768

Retirement_Savings_Plans

Retirement Savings Plans	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Retirement Savings Plans	Retirement Savings Plans
	The Company's retirement savings plan, established pursuant to Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code, covers regular status full-time hourly and salaried employees as of their date of hire and part-time regular employees who have worked 1,000 hours or more in a year. Employees must be 21 years of age to participate. Under the terms of the retirement savings plan, the Company may make a discretionary matching contribution equal to a percentage of each participant's contribution, up to 10% of the participant's compensation. The Company's discretionary matching contribution percentage is typically 50%. Total employer contributions recorded under the plan, net of forfeitures, was $6.1 million, $6.4 million and $5.3 million for fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	The Company also has non-qualified deferred compensation plans for highly compensated employees whose contributions are limited under qualified defined contribution plans. Amounts contributed and deferred under the deferred compensation plans are credited or charged with the performance of investment options offered under the plans and elected by the participants. In the event of bankruptcy, the assets of these plans are available to satisfy the claims of general creditors. The liability for compensation deferred under the Company's plans was $52.2 million and $49.4 million as of January 31, 2015 and February 1, 2014, respectively, and is included within long-term liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Total employer contributions recorded under these plans, net of forfeitures, was $1.5 million, $1.0 million and $0.9 million for fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	Commitments and Contingencies
	Marketing and Naming Rights Commitments
	Within the ordinary course of business, the Company enters into contractual commitments in order to promote the Company's brand and products, including media and naming rights extending through 2026. The aggregate payments under these commitments were $52.1 million, $29.0 million and $25.8 million during fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The aggregate amount of future minimum payments at January 31, 2015 is as follows (in thousands):
	Fiscal Year
	2015	$	37,534
	2016	34,549
	2017	3,090
	2018	3,176
	2019	3,266
	Thereafter	20,409
	Total	$	102,024
	Licenses for Trademarks
	Within the ordinary course of business, the Company enters into licensing agreements for the exclusive or preferential rights to use certain trademarks extending through 2020. Under specific agreements, the Company is obligated to pay annual guaranteed minimum royalties. Also, the Company is required to pay additional royalties when the royalties that are based on qualified purchases or retail sales (dependent upon the agreement) exceed the guaranteed minimum. The aggregate payments under these commitments were $16.4 million, $16.8 million and $17.8 million during fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The aggregate amount of future minimum payments at January 31, 2015 is as follows (in thousands):
	Fiscal Year
	2015	$	18,157
	2016	19,214
	2017	21,052
	2018	21,202
	2019	21,352
	Thereafter	20,352
	Total	$	121,329
	Other
	The Company also has other non-cancellable contractual commitments, including corporate aircraft and technology-related commitments extending through 2019. The aggregate payments under these commitments were $8.7 million, $43.9 million and $9.6 million during fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The aggregate amount of future minimum payments at January 31, 2015 is as follows (in thousands):
	Fiscal Year
	2015	$	8,306
	2016	8,815
	2017	994
	2018	35,000
	2019	4,500
	Thereafter	—
	Total	$	57,615
	The Company is involved in legal proceedings incidental to the normal conduct of its business. Although the outcome of any pending legal proceedings cannot be predicted with certainty, management believes that adequate insurance coverage is maintained and that the ultimate resolution of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on the Company's liquidity, financial position or results of operations.

Investment_in_JJB_Sports

Investment in JJB Sports	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
Investment in JJB Sports	Investment in JJB Sports
	On April 27, 2012, the Company invested an aggregate of £20 million in JJB Sports, a retail sports company based in the United Kingdom, consisting of junior secured convertible notes ("Convertible Notes") in the principal amount of £18.75 million and 12.5 million ordinary shares ("Ordinary Shares") of JJB Sports for £1.25 million, for a total cash outlay of $32.0 million. The Company classified its investments in JJB Sports as available-for-sale investments, which were recorded at fair value. As of July 28, 2012, the Company recorded an other-than-temporary impairment charge of $30.4 million on the Convertible Notes and $2.0 million on the Ordinary Shares within the Consolidated Statements of Income, fully impairing the carrying value of its investment as of July 28, 2012.
	The Company's initial fair value of its investment in the Convertible Notes was determined using a binomial lattice model with Level 2 inputs, including JJB Sports' stock price, the expected stock price volatility, the interest rate on the Convertible Notes, the risk-free interest rate based upon appropriate government yield curves and option-adjusted spreads for comparable securities. Due to the use of discounted expected future cash flows to derive the fair value of the Convertible Notes, the Company reclassified its investment as a Level 3 investment during the fiscal quarter ended July 28, 2012 (see Note 16).
	During the first quarter of 2013, the Company recorded $4.3 million related to the partial recovery of its previously impaired investment in JJB Sports. The Company has received, and may receive in future periods, additional immaterial recoveries.

Fair_Value_Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements	Fair Value Measurements
	Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (an exit price). ASC 820, "Fair Value Measurement and Disclosures", outlines a valuation framework and creates a fair value hierarchy in order to increase the consistency and comparability of fair value measurements and the related disclosures and prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value as follows:
	Level 1:  Observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets;
	Level 2:  Inputs, other than quoted prices in active markets, that are observable either directly or indirectly; and
	Level 3:  Unobservable inputs in which there is little or no market data, which require the reporting entity to develop its own assumptions.
	Assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of January 31, 2015 and February 1, 2014 are set forth in the table below:
	Description	Level 1			Level 2		Level 3
	As of January 31, 2015
	Assets:
	Deferred compensation plan assets held in trust (1)	$	52,193		$	—	$	—
	Total assets	$	52,193		$	—	$	—
	As of February 1, 2014
	Assets:
	Deferred compensation plan assets held in trust (1)	$	49,351		$	—	$	—
	Total assets	$	49,351		$	—	$	—
	(1)	Consists of investments in various mutual funds made by eligible individuals as part of the Company's deferred compensation plan (See Note 13).
	The fair value of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and certain other liabilities approximated book value due to the short-term nature of these instruments at both January 31, 2015 and February 1, 2014.
	The Company uses quoted prices in active markets to determine the fair value of the aforementioned assets determined to be Level 1 instruments. The Company's policy for recognition of transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy is to recognize any transfer at the end of the fiscal quarter in which the determination to transfer was made. The Company did not transfer any assets or liabilities among the levels of the fair value hierarchy during the fiscal year ended January 31, 2015 and February 1, 2014. Additionally, the Company did not hold any Level 3 financial assets or liabilities as of January 31, 2015 and February 1, 2014.
	The following table provides a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using Level 3 inputs (in thousands):
		2012
	Beginning balance, January 28, 2012	$	—
	Transfers in (see Note 15)	32,370
	Total realized losses included in net income	(32,370		)
	Ending balance, February 2, 2013	$	—
	Realized losses are included within impairment of available-for-sale investments on the Consolidated Statements of Income.

Related_Party_Transaction

Related Party Transaction	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related Party Transaction	Related Party Transaction
	On July 17, 2013, the Company entered into a purchase agreement (the "Purchase Agreement") with SP Aviation, LLC, an entity 50% owned by its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, the Company sold a Gulfstream G200 corporate aircraft to SP Aviation, LLC for $11.0 million, paid in cash, representing the Company's carrying value of the asset at the time of sale. The transaction was approved pursuant to the Company's Related Party Transaction Policy.

Quarterly_Financial_Informatio

Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited)	Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited)
	Summarized quarterly financial information for fiscal 2014 and 2013 is as follows (in thousands, except earnings per share data):
		Fiscal 2014
		First			Second			Third		Fourth
		Quarter			Quarter			Quarter		Quarter
	Net sales	$	1,438,908		$	1,688,890		$	1,526,675	$	2,160,006
	Gross profit (1)	440,883			502,556			451,972		691,256
	Income from operations (1)	112,088			111,562			79,930		250,480
	Net income	69,984		(2)	69,467		(3)	49,211		155,536
	Earnings per common share:
	Basic (1)	$	0.58		$	0.58		$	0.42	$	1.32
	Diluted (1)	$	0.57		$	0.57		$	0.41	$	1.3
	Weighted average common shares outstanding:
	Basic	121,138			119,950			118,142		117,745
	Diluted	123,360			121,840			120,002		119,749
		Fiscal 2013
		First			Second			Third		Fourth
		Quarter			Quarter			Quarter		Quarter
	Net sales	$	1,333,701		$	1,531,431		$	1,400,623	$	1,947,418
	Gross profit	411,654			479,330			424,899		628,067
	Income from operations (1)	97,617			137,095			79,053		223,048
	Net income (1)	64,821		(4)	84,163		(5)	49,977		138,638
	Earnings per common share:
	Basic	$	0.53		$	0.68		$	0.41	$	1.13
	Diluted (1)	$	0.52		$	0.67		$	0.4	$	1.11
	Weighted average common shares outstanding:
	Basic	122,702			122,901			123,221		122,687
	Diluted	125,862			125,593			125,842		125,214
	(1)	Quarterly results for fiscal 2014 and 2013 do not add to full year results due to rounding.
	(2)	Includes gain on sale of a Gulfstream G650 corporate aircraft of $8.7 million.
	(3)	Includes golf restructuring charges of $12.2 million.
	(4)	Includes the partial recovery of a previously impaired asset of $4.3 million.
	(5)	Includes asset impairment charge of $4.7 million.

Subsequent_Event

Subsequent Event	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Event	Subsequent Event
	On February 18, 2015, our Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend in the amount of $0.1375 per share of common stock and Class B common stock payable on March 31, 2015 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on March 13, 2015.

SCHEDULE_II_VALUATION_AND_QUAL

SCHEDULE II VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]
SCHEDULE II VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS	DICK'S SPORTING GOODS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
	SCHEDULE II
	VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
	(Dollars in thousands)
		Balance at Beginning of Period		Charged to Costs and Expenses		Deductions			Balance at End of Period
	Fiscal 2012
	Inventory reserve	$	15,621	$	5,751	$	(3,400	)	$	17,972
	Allowance for doubtful accounts	2,444		4,671		(4,377		)	2,738
	Reserve for sales returns	3,871		325,310		(324,799		)	4,382
	Allowance for deferred tax assets	—		7,942		—			7,942
	Fiscal 2013
	Inventory reserve	$	17,972	$	4,620	$	(2,479	)	$	20,113
	Allowance for doubtful accounts	2,738		4,996		(4,625		)	3,109
	Reserve for sales returns	4,382		356,444		(356,420		)	4,406
	Allowance for deferred tax assets	7,942		—		(1,700		)	6,242
	Fiscal 2014
	Inventory reserve	$	20,113	$	18,634	$	(6,450	)	$	32,297
	Allowance for doubtful accounts	3,109		4,712		(5,137		)	2,684
	Reserve for sales returns	4,406		408,546		(407,123		)	5,829
	Allowance for deferred tax assets	6,242		—		(634		)	5,608

Summary_of_Significant_Account

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Fiscal Year	Fiscal Year – The Company's fiscal year ends on the Saturday closest to the end of January. Fiscal years 2014, 2013 and 2012 ended on January 31, 2015, February 1, 2014 and February 2, 2013, respectively. All fiscal years presented include 52 weeks of operations except fiscal 2012, which included 53 weeks.
Principles of Consolidation	Principles of Consolidation – The Consolidated Financial Statements include Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Reclassifications	Reclassifications – Certain reclassifications have been made to prior year amounts within the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows to conform to current year presentation.
Use of Estimates in the Preparation of Financial Statements	Use of Estimates in the Preparation of Financial Statements – The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP") requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Cash and Cash Equivalents / Cash Management	Cash and Cash Equivalents – Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash on hand and all highly liquid instruments purchased with a maturity of three months or less at the date of purchase. Cash equivalents are considered Level 1 investments and totaled $89.0 million and $91.9 million at January 31, 2015 and February 1, 2014, respectively. Interest income from cash equivalents was $0.1 million, $0.2 million and $1.0 million for fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	Cash Management – The Company's cash management system provides for the reimbursement of all major bank disbursement accounts on a daily basis. Accounts payable at January 31, 2015 and February 1, 2014 include $105.9 million and $135.2 million, respectively, of checks drawn in excess of cash balances not yet presented for payment.
Accounts Receivable	Accounts Receivable – Accounts receivable consist principally of amounts receivable from vendors and landlords. The
	allowance for doubtful accounts totaled $2.7 million and $3.1 million as of January 31, 2015 and February 1, 2014, respectively.
Inventories	Inventories – Inventories are stated at the lower of weighted average cost or market. Inventory costs consist of the direct cost of merchandise including freight. Inventories are net of shrinkage, obsolescence, other valuation accounts and vendor allowances totaling $100.2 million and $82.6 million at January 31, 2015 and February 1, 2014, respectively.
Property and Equipment	Property and Equipment – Property and equipment are recorded at cost and include capitalized leases. For financial reporting purposes, depreciation and amortization are computed using the straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives:
	Buildings		40 years
	Leasehold improvements		10-25 years
	Furniture, fixtures and equipment		3-7 years
	For leasehold improvements and property and equipment under capital lease agreements, depreciation and amortization are calculated using the straight-line method over the shorter of the estimated useful lives of the assets or the lease term. Leasehold improvements made significantly after the initial lease term are depreciated over the shorter of their estimated useful lives or the remaining lease term, including renewal periods, if reasonably assured. Depreciation expense was $159.1 million, $151.5 million and $123.3 million for fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	Renewals and betterments are capitalized and repairs and maintenance are expensed as incurred.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and Closed Store Reserves	Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and Closed Store Reserves – The Company evaluates its long-lived assets to assess whether the carrying values have been impaired whenever events and circumstances indicate that the carrying value of these assets may not be recoverable based on estimated undiscounted future cash flows. An impairment loss is recognized when the estimated undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset plus eventual net proceeds expected from disposition of the asset (if any) are less than the carrying value of the asset. When an impairment loss is recognized, the carrying amount of the asset is reduced to its estimated fair value as determined based on quoted market prices or through the use of other valuation techniques.
	The Company recognizes a liability for costs associated with closed or relocated premises when the Company ceases to use the location. The calculation of accrued lease termination and other costs primarily includes future minimum lease payments, maintenance costs and taxes from the date of closure or relocation to the end of the remaining lease term, net of contractual or estimated sublease income. The liability is discounted using a credit-adjusted risk-free rate of interest. The assumptions used in the calculation of the accrued lease termination and other costs are evaluated on a quarterly basis.
Goodwill	Goodwill – Goodwill represents the excess of acquisition cost over the fair value of the net assets of acquired entities. The Company assesses the carrying value of goodwill annually or whenever circumstances indicate that a decline in value may have occurred.
	The goodwill impairment test is a two-step impairment test. In the first step, the Company compares the fair value of each reporting unit to its carrying value. The Company determines the fair value of its reporting units using a combination of a discounted cash flow and a market value approach. If the fair value of the reporting unit exceeds the carrying value of the net assets assigned to that reporting unit, goodwill is not impaired and the Company is not required to perform further testing. If the carrying value of the net assets assigned to the reporting unit exceeds the fair value of the reporting unit, then the Company must perform the second step in order to determine the implied fair value of the reporting unit's goodwill and compare it to the carrying value of the reporting unit's goodwill. If the carrying value of goodwill exceeds the implied estimated fair value, an impairment charge to current operations is recorded to reduce the carrying value to the implied estimated fair value. A reporting unit is the operating segment, or a business unit one level below that operating segment, for which discrete financial information is prepared and regularly reviewed by management.
Intangible Assets	Intangible Assets – Intangible assets consist primarily of trademarks and acquired trade names with indefinite lives, which are tested for impairment annually or whenever circumstances indicate that a decline in value may have occurred. The Company estimates the fair value of these intangible assets based on an income approach using the relief-from-royalty method. The Company's finite-lived intangible assets consist primarily of favorable lease assets and other acquisition related assets. Finite-lived intangible assets are amortized over their estimated useful economic lives and are reviewed for impairment when factors indicate that an impairment may have occurred. The Company recognizes an impairment charge when the estimated fair value of the intangible asset is less than the carrying value.
Self-Insurance	Self-Insurance – The Company is self-insured for certain losses related to health, workers' compensation and general liability insurance, although we maintain stop-loss coverage with third-party insurers to limit our liability exposure. Liabilities associated with these losses are estimated in part by considering historical claims experience, industry factors, severity factors and other actuarial assumptions.
Pre-opening Expenses	Pre-opening Expenses – Pre-opening expenses, which consist primarily of rent, marketing, payroll and recruiting costs, are expensed as incurred.
Earnings Per Common Share	Earnings Per Common Share – Basic earnings per common share is computed based on the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per common share is computed based on the weighted average number of shares of common stock, plus the effect of dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the period, using the treasury stock method. Dilutive potential common shares include outstanding stock options, restricted stock and warrants.
Stock-Based Compensation	Stock-Based Compensation – The Company has the ability to grant restricted shares of common stock, restricted stock units and stock options to purchase common stock under the Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. 2012 Stock and Incentive Plan. The Company records stock-based compensation expenses based on the fair value of stock awards at the grant date and recognizes the expense over the related service period.
Income Taxes	Income Taxes – The Company utilizes the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes and provides deferred income taxes for temporary differences between the amounts reported for assets and liabilities for financial statement purposes and for income tax reporting purposes, using enacted tax rates in effect in the years in which the differences are expected to reverse. The Company recognizes the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the relevant taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits recognized in the Consolidated Financial Statements from such a position are measured based on the largest benefit that will more likely than not be realized upon ultimate settlement. Interest and penalties related to income tax matters are recognized in income tax expense.
Revenue Recognition	Revenue Recognition – Revenue from retail sales is recognized at the point of sale, net of sales tax. Revenue from eCommerce sales is recognized upon shipment of merchandise. Service-related revenue is recognized as the services are performed. A provision for anticipated merchandise returns is provided through a reduction of sales and cost of goods sold in the period that the related sales are recorded. Revenue from gift cards and returned merchandise credits (collectively the "cards") are deferred and recognized upon the redemption of the cards. These cards have no expiration date. Income from unredeemed cards is recognized on the Consolidated Statements of Income within selling, general and administrative expenses at the point at which redemption becomes remote. The Company performs an evaluation of the aging of the unredeemed cards, based on the elapsed time from the date of original issuance, to determine when redemption becomes remote.
Cost of Goods Sold	Cost of Goods Sold – Cost of goods sold includes the cost of merchandise, vendor allowances, inventory shrinkage and obsolescence, freight, distribution, shipping and store occupancy costs. Store occupancy costs include rent, common area maintenance charges, real estate and other asset-based taxes, general maintenance, utilities, depreciation, fixture lease expenses and certain insurance expenses.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses	Selling, General and Administrative Expenses – Selling, general and administrative expenses include store and field support payroll and fringe benefits, advertising, bank card charges, information systems, marketing, legal, accounting, other store expenses and all expenses associated with operating the Company's corporate headquarters.
Advertising Costs	Advertising Costs – Production costs of advertising and the costs to run the advertisements are expensed the first time the advertisement takes place. Advertising expense, net of cooperative advertising, was $248.7 million, $223.9 million and $201.0 million for fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
Vendor Allowances	Vendor Allowances – Vendor allowances include allowances, rebates and cooperative advertising funds received from vendors. These funds are determined for each fiscal year and the majority are based on various quantitative contract terms. Amounts expected to be received from vendors relating to the purchase of merchandise inventories are recognized as a reduction of cost of goods sold as the merchandise is sold. Amounts that represent a reimbursement of costs incurred, such as advertising, are recorded as a reduction to the related expense in the period that the related expense is incurred. The Company records an estimate of earned allowances based on the latest projected purchase volumes and advertising forecasts. On an annual basis at the end of the fiscal year, the Company confirms earned allowances with vendors to determine that the amounts are recorded in accordance with the terms of the contract.
Segment Information	Segment Information – The Company is a specialty omni-channel retailer that offers a broad range of products in its specialty retail stores primarily in the eastern United States. Given the economic characteristics of the store formats, the similar nature of the products sold, the type of customer and method of distribution, the Company's operating segments are aggregated within one reportable segment. The following table sets forth the approximate amount of net sales attributable to hardlines, apparel and footwear for the periods presented (in millions):
		Fiscal Year
		2014		2013		2012
	Hardlines	$	2,992	$	2,763	$	2,755
	Apparel	2,461		2,184		1,929
	Footwear	1,316		1,222		1,115
	Other	45		44		37
	Total net sales	$	6,814	$	6,213	$	5,836
Construction Allowances	Construction Allowances – All of the Company's store locations are leased. The Company may receive reimbursement from a landlord for some of the cost of the structure, subject to satisfactory fulfillment of applicable lease provisions. These reimbursements may be referred to as tenant allowances, construction allowances or landlord reimbursements ("construction allowances").
	The Company's accounting for construction allowances differs if the Company is deemed to be the owner of the asset during the construction period. Some of the Company's leases have a cap on the construction allowance, which places the Company at risk for cost overruns and causes the Company to be deemed the owner during the construction period. In cases where the Company is deemed to be the owner during the construction period, a sale and leaseback of the asset occurs when construction of the asset is complete and the lease term begins, if relevant sale-leaseback accounting criteria are met. Any gain or loss from the transaction is included within deferred revenue and other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and deferred and amortized as rent expense on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. The Company reports the amount of cash received for the construction allowance as construction allowance receipts within the financing activities section of its Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows when such allowances are received prior to completion of the sale-leaseback transaction. The Company reports the amount of cash received from construction allowances as proceeds from sale leaseback transactions within the investing activities section of its Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows when such amounts are received after the sale-leaseback accounting criteria have been achieved.
	In instances where the Company is not deemed to be the owner during the construction period, reimbursement from a landlord for tenant improvements is classified as an incentive and included within deferred revenue and other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The deferred rent credit is amortized as rent expense on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. Landlord reimbursements from these transactions are included in cash flows from operating activities as a change in deferred construction allowances.
Leases	Leases – Escalating rent payments, rent abatements and rent holidays are considered in the calculation of minimum lease payments in the Company's capital lease tests and in determining straight-line rent expense for operating leases. The Company records any difference between the straight-line rent amount and amounts payable under the lease as part of deferred rent within long-term deferred revenue and other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
	Contingent payments based upon sales and future increases determined by inflation related indices cannot be estimated at the inception of the lease and accordingly, are charged to operations as incurred. The Company records contingent rent within accrued expenses on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Basis_of_Presentation_and_Summ1

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Schedule of estimated useful lives	For financial reporting purposes, depreciation and amortization are computed using the straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives:
	Buildings		40 years
	Leasehold improvements		10-25 years
	Furniture, fixtures and equipment		3-7 years
Schedule of net sales attributable to hardlines, apparel and footwear	The following table sets forth the approximate amount of net sales attributable to hardlines, apparel and footwear for the periods presented (in millions):
		Fiscal Year
		2014		2013		2012
	Hardlines	$	2,992	$	2,763	$	2,755
	Apparel	2,461		2,184		1,929
	Footwear	1,316		1,222		1,115
	Other	45		44		37
	Total net sales	$	6,814	$	6,213	$	5,836

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_1

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of components of intangible assets	The components of intangible assets were as follows (in thousands):
		2014					2013
		Gross Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Gross Amount		Accumulated Amortization
	Trademarks (indefinite-lived)	$	87,081	$	—		$	68,730	$	—
	Trade name (indefinite-lived)	11,400		—			15,900		—
	Customer list	1,200		(1,200		)	1,200		(1,200		)
	Favorable leases and other finite-lived intangible assets	16,205		(9,882		)	16,454		(7,674		)
	Other indefinite-lived intangible assets	5,358		—			4,845		—
	Total intangible assets	$	121,244	$	(11,082	)	$	107,129	$	(8,874	)
Schedule of annual estimated amortization expense of finite-lived intangible assets	The annual estimated amortization expense of the finite-lived intangible assets recorded as of January 31, 2015 is expected to be as follows (in thousands):
	Fiscal Year	Estimated Amortization Expense
	2015	$	1,553
	2016	1,498
	2017	1,273
	2018	1,055
	2019	554
	Thereafter	390
	Total	$	6,323

Store_Closings_Tables

Store Closings (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
Store Closings [Abstract]
Schedule of the entity's accrued store closing and relocation reserves	The following table summarizes the activity of the Company's store closing reserves (in thousands):
		2014			2013
	Accrued store closing and relocation reserves, beginning of period	$	17,102		$	31,785
	Expense charged to earnings	2,149			—
	Cash payments	(6,381		)	(12,516		)
	Interest accretion and other changes in assumptions	(85		)	(2,167		)
	Accrued store closing and relocation reserves, end of period	12,785			17,102
	Less: current portion of accrued store closing and relocation reserves	(4,208		)	(5,949		)
	Long-term portion of accrued store closing and relocation reserves	$	8,577		$	11,153

Property_and_Equipment_Tables

Property and Equipment (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Schedule of the components of property and equipment	Property and equipment are recorded at cost and consist of the following as of the end of the fiscal periods (in thousands):
		2014			2013
	Buildings and land	$	220,852		$	220,295
	Leasehold improvements	1,069,868			895,798
	Furniture, fixtures and equipment	1,048,887			943,532
	Total property and equipment	2,339,607			2,059,625
	Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization	(1,136,225		)	(975,096		)
	Net property and equipment	$	1,203,382		$	1,084,529

Accrued_Expenses_Tables

Accrued Expenses (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Schedule of accrued expenses	Accrued expenses consist of the following as of the end of the fiscal periods (in thousands):
		2014		2013
	Accrued payroll, withholdings and benefits	$	98,327	$	99,619
	Accrued real estate taxes, utilities and other occupancy	54,200		60,178
	Accrued property and equipment	43,666		41,036
	Accrued sales tax	26,153		21,800
	Other accrued expenses	61,482		42,407
	Total accrued expenses	$	283,828	$	265,040

Deferred_Revenue_and_Other_Lia1

Deferred Revenue and Other Liabilities (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
Deferred Credits and Other Liabilities [Abstract]
Schedule of deferred revenue and other liabilities	Deferred revenue and other liabilities consist of the following as of the end of the fiscal periods (in thousands):
		2014		2013
	Current:
	Deferred gift card revenue	$	151,791	$	138,513
	Deferred construction allowances	1,686		1,439
	Other	18,782		14,432
	Total current	$	172,259	$	154,384
	Long-term:
	Deferred rent, including pre-opening rent	$	80,130	$	70,713
	Deferred construction allowances	278,391		181,148
	Other	76,212		79,767
	Total long-term	$	434,733	$	331,628

Debt_Tables

Debt (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of outstanding debt	The Company's outstanding debt consists of the following as of the end of the fiscal periods (in thousands):
		2014			2013
	Revolving line of credit	$	—		$	—
	Capital leases	5,994			6,818
	Other debt	456			557
	Total debt	6,450			7,375
	Less: current portion	(537		)	(899		)
	Total long-term debt	$	5,913		$	6,476
Schedule of lease payments under capital lease obligations	Scheduled lease payments under capital lease obligations as of January 31, 2015 are as follows (in thousands):
	Fiscal Year
	2015	$	1,024
	2016	1,024
	2017	1,024
	2018	1,044
	2019	1,103
	Thereafter	3,988
	Subtotal	9,207
	Less: amounts representing interest	(3,213		)
	Present value of net scheduled lease payments	5,994
	Less: amounts due in one year	(429		)
	Total long-term capital leases	$	5,565

Operating_Leases_Tables

Operating Leases (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
Leases, Operating [Abstract]
Schedule of lease payments due under non-cancellable operating leases	Scheduled lease payments due under non-cancellable operating leases as of January 31, 2015 are as follows (in thousands):
	Fiscal Year
	2015	$	505,519
	2016	511,223
	2017	470,053
	2018	416,897
	2019	363,854
	Thereafter	1,236,347
	Total	$	3,503,893

StockBased_Compensation_and_Em1

Stock-Based Compensation and Employee Stock Plans (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Schedule of stock-based compensation	The following represents total stock-based compensation recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Income for the fiscal years presented (in thousands):
		2014				2013				2012
	Stock option expense	$	7,903			$	8,263			$	10,215
	Restricted stock expense	18,372				18,856				21,966
	Total stock-based compensation expense	$	26,275			$	27,119			$	32,181
	Total related tax benefit	$	9,200			$	9,230			$	11,561
Schedule of assumptions used to estimate the fair value of stock-based awards to employees	The fair value of stock-based awards to employees is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes valuation with the following assumptions:
		Employee Stock Option Plans
	Black-Scholes Valuation Assumptions	2014				2013				2012
	Expected life (years) (1)	5.23				5.33				5.7
	Expected volatility (2)	31.97% - 44.48%				36.10% - 47.86%				44.52% - 49.38%
	Weighted average volatility	36.28		%		46.71		%		47.25		%
	Risk-free interest rate (3)	1.44% - 2.39%				0.73% - 1.73%				0.59% - 1.57%
	Expected dividend yield	0.90% - 1.13%				0.98% - 1.04%				0.98% - 1.25%
	Weighted average grant date fair value	$	17.31			$	18.31			$	19.24
	(1)	The expected term of the options represents the estimated period of time until exercise and is based on historical experience of similar awards giving consideration to the contractual terms, vesting schedules and expectations of future employee behavior.
	(2)	Expected volatility is based on the historical volatility of the Company's common stock over a timeframe consistent with the expected life of the stock options.
	(3)	The risk-free interest rate is based on the implied yield available on U.S. Treasury constant maturity interest rates whose term is consistent with the expected life of the stock options.
Schedule of stock option activity	The stock option activity from January 28, 2012 through January 31, 2015 is presented in the following table:
		Shares Subject to Options			Weighted Average Exercise Price per Share				Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years)		Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in thousands)
	Outstanding, January 28, 2012	11,658,089			$	18.6			3.45		$	262,995
	Granted	581,665			48.35
	Exercised	(5,431,053	)		14.38
	Forfeited / Expired	(99,977	)		25.48
	Outstanding, February 2, 2013	6,708,724			$	24.5			3.6		$	157,380
	Granted	682,344			47.31
	Exercised	(2,154,201	)		20.18
	Forfeited / Expired	(282,820	)		41.57
	Outstanding, February 1, 2014	4,954,047			$	28.55			3.19		$	118,784
	Granted	559,722			53.78
	Exercised	(1,175,540	)		22.22
	Forfeited / Expired	(256,931	)		44.42
	Outstanding, January 31, 2015	4,081,298			$	32.83			3		$	78,432
	Exercisable, January 31, 2015	2,874,454			$	25.84			2.05		$	74,210
	Vested and expected to vest, January 31, 2015	3,962,463			$	32.27			2.92		$	78,172
Schedule of nonvested stock option activity	The nonvested stock option activity for the year ended January 31, 2015 is presented in the following table:
		Shares Subject to Options			Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
	Nonvested, February 1, 2014	1,336,590			$	17.9
	Granted	559,722			17.31
	Vested	(484,356	)		17.02
	Forfeited	(205,112	)		17.17
	Nonvested, January 31, 2015	1,206,844			$	18.1
Schedule of stock options outstanding and exercisable by range of exercise prices	Additional information regarding options outstanding as of January 31, 2015 is as follows:
			Options Outstanding									Options Exercisable
	Range of		Shares			Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years)		Weighted Average Exercise Price				Shares	Weighted Average Exercise Price
	Exercise Prices
	$12.44 - $18.95		1,170,980			1.1		$	15.57			1,170,980	$	15.57
	$19.71 - $28.23		1,140,891			2.09		27.3				1,140,891	27.3
	$33.13 - $48.60		1,202,870			4.31		44.83				532,285	43.89
	$49.26 - $57.59		566,557			5.96		54.16				30,298	51.36
	$12.44 - $57.59		4,081,298			3		$	32.83			2,874,454	$	25.84
Schedule of nonvested restricted stock activity	The restricted stock activity from January 28, 2012 through January 31, 2015 is presented in the following table:
		Shares			Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
	Nonvested, January 28, 2012	2,090,433			$	28.16
	Granted	542,221			48.55
	Vested	(381,278	)		15.09
	Forfeited	(159,281	)		32.76
	Nonvested, February 2, 2013	2,092,095			$	35.48
	Granted	1,806,949			46.85
	Vested	(913,769	)		27.46
	Forfeited	(553,621	)		39.93
	Nonvested, February 1, 2014	2,431,654			$	45.93
	Granted	593,841			53.36
	Vested	(433,249	)		39.99
	Forfeited	(406,127	)		48.4
	Nonvested, January 31, 2015	2,186,119			$	48.67

Income_Taxes_Tables

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of components of the provision for income taxes	The components of the provision for income taxes are as follows for the fiscal periods ended (in thousands):
		2014				2013				2012
	Current:
	Federal	$	187,735			$	156,177			$	174,049
	State	30,340				27,769				27,429
		218,075				183,946				201,478
	Deferred:
	Federal	(5,740		)		23,499				(1,734		)
	State	(519		)		1,064				(628		)
		(6,259		)		24,563				(2,362		)
	Total provision	$	211,816			$	208,509			$	199,116
Reconciliation of the federal statutory income tax rate to the effective income tax rate	The provision for income taxes differs from the amounts computed by applying the federal statutory rate as follows for the following periods:
		2014			2013			2012
	Federal statutory rate	35	%		35	%		35	%
	State tax, net of federal benefit	3.1	%		3.5	%		3.6	%
	Valuation allowance	—	%		(0.4	)%		1.6	%
	Other permanent items	—	%		0.1	%		0.5	%
	Effective income tax rate	38.1	%		38.2	%		40.7	%
Schedule of the components of deferred tax assets (liabilities)	Components of deferred tax assets (liabilities) consist of the following as of the fiscal periods ended (in thousands):
		2014				2013
	Inventory	$	42,163			$	35,531
	Store closing expense	4,984				6,674
	Stock-based compensation	25,913				26,692
	Capital loss carryforward	5,608				6,242
	Employee benefits	34,167				33,156
	Other accrued expenses not currently deductible for tax purposes	5,520				4,631
	Deferred rent	31,234				27,609
	Insurance	2,432				2,352
	Gift cards	13,691				11,531
	Deferred revenue currently taxable	4,837				4,404
	Non income-based tax reserves	8,174				7,098
	Uncertain income tax positions	3,524				3,112
	Valuation allowance	(5,608		)		(6,242		)
	Other	77				—
	Total deferred tax assets	176,716				162,790
	Property and equipment	(134,057		)		(118,854		)
	Inventory	(27,386		)		(30,342		)
	Intangibles	(6,319		)		(10,875		)
	Other	—				(24		)
	Total deferred tax liabilities	(167,762		)		(160,095		)
	Net deferred tax asset	$	8,954			$	2,695
Schedule of reconciliation of the Company's total unrecognized tax benefits balances, excluding interest and penalties	The following table represents a reconciliation of the Company's total balance of unrecognized tax benefits, excluding interest and penalties (in thousands):
		2014				2013				2012
	Beginning of fiscal year	$	7,507			$	10,670			$	18,692
	Increases as a result of tax positions taken in a prior period	124				1,651				1,816
	Decreases as a result of tax positions taken in a prior period	—				(2,240		)		(4,370		)
	Increases as a result of tax positions taken in the current period	1,057				985				1,740
	Decreases as a result of settlements during the current period	(312		)		(3,559		)		(6,405		)
	Reductions as a result of a lapse of statute of limitations during the current period	—				—				(803		)
	End of fiscal year	$	8,376			$	7,507			$	10,670

Earnings_per_Common_Share_Tabl

Earnings per Common Share (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of the computations for basic and diluted earnings per common share	The computations for basic and diluted earnings per common share are as follows (in thousands, except per share data):
		Fiscal Year Ended
		2014		2013		2012
	Earnings per common share - Basic:
	Net income	$	344,198	$	337,598	$	290,709
	Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic	119,244		122,878		121,629
	Earnings per common share	$	2.89	$	2.75	$	2.39
	Earnings per common share - Diluted:
	Net income	$	344,198	$	337,598	$	290,709
	Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic	119,244		122,878		121,629
	Dilutive effect of stock-based awards	1,994		2,750		4,366
	Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted	121,238		125,628		125,995
	Earnings per common share	$	2.84	$	2.69	$	2.31
	Anti-dilutive stock-based awards excluded from diluted calculation	1,334		899		768

Commitments_and_Contingencies_

Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of future minimum payments for marketing and naming rights commitments	The aggregate amount of future minimum payments at January 31, 2015 is as follows (in thousands):
	Fiscal Year
	2015	$	37,534
	2016	34,549
	2017	3,090
	2018	3,176
	2019	3,266
	Thereafter	20,409
	Total	$	102,024
Schedule of future minimum payments for trademark licensing commitments	The aggregate amount of future minimum payments at January 31, 2015 is as follows (in thousands):
	Fiscal Year
	2015	$	18,157
	2016	19,214
	2017	21,052
	2018	21,202
	2019	21,352
	Thereafter	20,352
	Total	$	121,329
Schedule of future minimum payments for other contractual commitments	The aggregate amount of future minimum payments at January 31, 2015 is as follows (in thousands):
	Fiscal Year
	2015	$	8,306
	2016	8,815
	2017	994
	2018	35,000
	2019	4,500
	Thereafter	—
	Total	$	57,615

Fair_Value_Measurements_Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Schedule of assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis	Assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of January 31, 2015 and February 1, 2014 are set forth in the table below:
	Description	Level 1			Level 2		Level 3
	As of January 31, 2015
	Assets:
	Deferred compensation plan assets held in trust (1)	$	52,193		$	—	$	—
	Total assets	$	52,193		$	—	$	—
	As of February 1, 2014
	Assets:
	Deferred compensation plan assets held in trust (1)	$	49,351		$	—	$	—
	Total assets	$	49,351		$	—	$	—
	(1)	Consists of investments in various mutual funds made by eligible individuals as part of the Company's deferred compensation plan (See Note 13).
Schedule of the reconciliation of assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using Level 3 inputs	The following table provides a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using Level 3 inputs (in thousands):
		2012
	Beginning balance, January 28, 2012	$	—
	Transfers in (see Note 15)	32,370
	Total realized losses included in net income	(32,370		)
	Ending balance, February 2, 2013	$	—

Quarterly_Financial_Informatio1

Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Summary of quarterly financial information	Summarized quarterly financial information for fiscal 2014 and 2013 is as follows (in thousands, except earnings per share data):
		Fiscal 2014
		First			Second			Third		Fourth
		Quarter			Quarter			Quarter		Quarter
	Net sales	$	1,438,908		$	1,688,890		$	1,526,675	$	2,160,006
	Gross profit (1)	440,883			502,556			451,972		691,256
	Income from operations (1)	112,088			111,562			79,930		250,480
	Net income	69,984		(2)	69,467		(3)	49,211		155,536
	Earnings per common share:
	Basic (1)	$	0.58		$	0.58		$	0.42	$	1.32
	Diluted (1)	$	0.57		$	0.57		$	0.41	$	1.3
	Weighted average common shares outstanding:
	Basic	121,138			119,950			118,142		117,745
	Diluted	123,360			121,840			120,002		119,749
		Fiscal 2013
		First			Second			Third		Fourth
		Quarter			Quarter			Quarter		Quarter
	Net sales	$	1,333,701		$	1,531,431		$	1,400,623	$	1,947,418
	Gross profit	411,654			479,330			424,899		628,067
	Income from operations (1)	97,617			137,095			79,053		223,048
	Net income (1)	64,821		(4)	84,163		(5)	49,977		138,638
	Earnings per common share:
	Basic	$	0.53		$	0.68		$	0.41	$	1.13
	Diluted (1)	$	0.52		$	0.67		$	0.4	$	1.11
	Weighted average common shares outstanding:
	Basic	122,702			122,901			123,221		122,687
	Diluted	125,862			125,593			125,842		125,214
	(1)	Quarterly results for fiscal 2014 and 2013 do not add to full year results due to rounding.
	(2)	Includes gain on sale of a Gulfstream G650 corporate aircraft of $8.7 million.
	(3)	Includes golf restructuring charges of $12.2 million.
	(4)	Includes the partial recovery of a previously impaired asset of $4.3 million.
	(5)	Includes asset impairment charge of $4.7 million.

Basis_of_Presentation_and_Summ2

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013
Fiscal Year
Number of weeks in fiscal period	52 weeks	52 weeks	53 weeks
Cash and Cash Equivalents / Cash Management
Cash equivalents	$89	$91.90
Interest income from cash equivalents	0.1	0.2	1
Checks drawn in excess of cash balances not yet presented for payment	105.9	135.2
Accounts Receivable
Allowance for doubtful accounts	2.7	3.1
Inventories
Inventory valuation and vendor allowances	100.2	82.6
Advertising Costs
Advertising expense net of cooperative advertising	$248.70	$223.90	$201

Basis_of_Presentation_and_Summ3

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Property and Equipment (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013
Property and Equipment
Depreciation expense	$159.10	$151.50	$123.30
Buildings
Property and Equipment
Estimated useful life	40 years
Leasehold improvements | Maximum
Property and Equipment
Estimated useful life	25 years
Leasehold improvements | Minimum
Property and Equipment
Estimated useful life	10 years
Furniture, fixtures and equipment | Maximum
Property and Equipment
Estimated useful life	7 years
Furniture, fixtures and equipment | Minimum
Property and Equipment
Estimated useful life	3 years

Basis_of_Presentation_and_Summ4

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Segment Information (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2015	Nov. 01, 2014	Aug. 02, 2014	3-May-14	Feb. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013	Aug. 03, 2013	4-May-13	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013
									ReportableSegment	ReportableSegment	ReportableSegment
Operating Segment Information
Total net sales	$2,160,006	$1,526,675	$1,688,890	$1,438,908	$1,947,418	$1,400,623	$1,531,431	$1,333,701	$6,814,479	$6,213,173	$5,836,119
Operating Segment Information
Number of reportable segments									1	1	1
Hardlines
Operating Segment Information
Total net sales									2,992,000	2,763,000	2,755,000
Apparel
Operating Segment Information
Total net sales									2,461,000	2,184,000	1,929,000
Footwear
Operating Segment Information
Total net sales									1,316,000	1,222,000	1,115,000
Other
Operating Segment Information
Total net sales									$45,000	$44,000	$37,000

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_2

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2014	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill		$200,594,000	$200,594,000
Accumulated impairment charges		111,300,000	111,300,000
Change in carrying value of goodwill		0	0
Goodwill impairment charges		0	0	0
Impairment charges on intangible assets		12,400,000	0	0
Intellectual property rights	26,300,000
Components of intangible assets
Indefinite-lived intangible assets		103,800,000	89,500,000
Finite-lived intangible assets		6,323,000	8,800,000
Total intangible assets		121,244,000	107,129,000
Accumulated amortization		-11,082,000	-8,874,000
Trademarks
Components of intangible assets
Indefinite-lived intangible assets		87,081,000	68,730,000
Trade name
Components of intangible assets
Indefinite-lived intangible assets		11,400,000	15,900,000
Customer list
Components of intangible assets
Gross amount - Finite-lived intangible assets		1,200,000	1,200,000
Accumulated amortization		-1,200,000	-1,200,000
Favorable leases and other finite-lived intangible assets
Components of intangible assets
Gross amount - Finite-lived intangible assets		16,205,000	16,454,000
Accumulated amortization		-9,882,000	-7,674,000
Other indefinite-lived intangible assets
Components of intangible assets
Indefinite-lived intangible assets		$5,358,000	$4,845,000

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_3

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Amortization Expense (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Amortization expense of finite-lived intangible assets	$2,500,000	$2,300,000	$2,000,000
Estimated Amortization Expense
2015	1,553,000
2016	1,498,000
2017	1,273,000
2018	1,055,000
2019	554,000
Thereafter	390,000
Total	$6,323,000	$8,800,000

Store_Closings_Details

Store Closings (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
Store Closings
Accrued store closing and relocation reserves, beginning of period	$17,102	$31,785
Expense charged to earnings	2,149	0
Cash payments	-6,381	-12,516
Interest accretion and other changes in assumptions	-85	-2,167
Accrued store closing and relocation reserves, end of period	12,785	17,102
Less: current portion of accrued store closing and relocation reserves	-4,208	-5,949
Long-term portion of accrued store closing and relocation reserves	$8,577	$11,153

Property_and_Equipment_Details

Property and Equipment (Details) (USD $)	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Property and Equipment
Total property and equipment	$2,339,607	$2,059,625
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization	-1,136,225	-975,096
Net property and equipment	1,203,382	1,084,529
Buildings and land
Property and Equipment
Total property and equipment	220,852	220,295
Leasehold improvements
Property and Equipment
Total property and equipment	1,069,868	895,798
Furniture, fixtures and equipment
Property and Equipment
Total property and equipment	1,048,887	943,532
Construction in progress
Property and Equipment
Total property and equipment	$113,400	$101,100

Accrued_Expenses_Details

Accrued Expenses (Details) (USD $)	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accrued payroll, withholdings and benefits	$98,327	$99,619
Accrued real estate taxes, utilities and other occupancy	54,200	60,178
Accrued property and equipment	43,666	41,036
Accrued sales tax	26,153	21,800
Other accrued expenses	61,482	42,407
Total accrued expenses	$283,828	$265,040

Deferred_Revenue_and_Other_Lia2

Deferred Revenue and Other Liabilities (Details) (USD $)	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current:
Deferred gift card revenue	$151,791	$138,513
Deferred construction allowances	1,686	1,439
Other	18,782	14,432
Total current	172,259	154,384
Long-term:
Deferred rent, including pre-opening rent	80,130	70,713
Deferred construction allowances	278,391	181,148
Other	76,212	79,767
Total long-term	$434,733	$331,628

Debt_Details

Debt (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended	0 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015	Dec. 05, 2011	Feb. 01, 2014
Debt
Total debt	6,450,000		$7,375,000
Less: current portion	-537,000		-899,000
Total long-term debt	5,913,000		6,476,000
Base rate
Debt
Variable rate basis	Base rate
Base rate | Minimum
Debt
Interest rate margin (as a percent)	0.20%
Base rate | Maximum
Debt
Interest rate margin (as a percent)	0.50%
Adjusted LIBOR rate
Debt
Variable rate basis	Adjusted LIBOR rate
Adjusted LIBOR rate | Minimum
Debt
Interest rate margin (as a percent)	1.20%
Adjusted LIBOR rate | Maximum
Debt
Interest rate margin (as a percent)	1.50%
Revolving credit agreement
Debt
Total debt	0		0
Term of credit agreement		5 years
Credit facility borrowing capacity		500,000,000
Adjusted availability of borrowing base (as a percent)		7.50%
Borrowings under credit facility	0		0
Total borrowing capacity	486,000,000		487,000,000
Revolving credit agreement | Maximum
Debt
Credit facility borrowing capacity extension		250,000,000
Letters of credit
Debt
Letters of credit maximum		100,000,000
Letters of credit outstanding	14,000,000		13,000,000
Capital lease obligation
Debt
Total debt	5,994,000		6,818,000
Other debt
Debt
Total debt	456,000		$557,000

Debt_Capital_Lease_Obligations

Debt - Capital Lease Obligations (Details) (USD $)	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
	Building
Capital Lease Obligations
Gross carrying value	$7,300,000	$30,300,000
Net carrying value	800,000	16,300,000
Number of buildings under capital lease	2
Scheduled lease payments under capital lease obligations
2015	1,024,000
2016	1,024,000
2017	1,024,000
2018	1,044,000
2019	1,103,000
Thereafter	3,988,000
Subtotal	9,207,000
Less: amounts representing interest	-3,213,000
Present value of net scheduled lease payments	5,994,000
Less: amounts due in one year	-429,000
Total long-term capital leases	$5,565,000

Operating_Leases_Details

Operating Leases (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013
	DistributionCenter
Operating leases
Number of distribution centers leased	3
Additional renewal period	5 years
Rent expense under operating leases	$441,500,000	$411,500,000	$388,300,000
Proceeds from sale-leaseback transactions related to store fixtures, buildings and equipment	0	0	3,406,000
Scheduled lease payments due under non-cancelable operating leases
2015	505,519,000
2016	511,223,000
2017	470,053,000
2018	416,897,000
2019	363,854,000
Thereafter	1,236,347,000
Total	3,503,893,000
Sublease rental income recognized	$600,000	$700,000	$900,000
Minimum
Operating leases
Initial tenure of operating leases	10 years
Maximum
Operating leases
Initial tenure of operating leases	15 years

Stockholders_Equity_Details

Stockholders' Equity (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 07, 2013	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013
Preferred stock, authorized shares		5,000,000	5,000,000
Treasury Stock
Period over which shares may be purchased under share repurchase program (in years)	5 years
Authorized aggregate repurchases of common stock	$1,000,000,000
Repurchase of common stock (in shares)		4,300,000	4,800,000
Repurchase of common stock		$200,000,000	$255,602,000	$198,774,000
Common Stock
Common stock, authorized shares		200,000,000	200,000,000
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)		$0.01	$0.01
Voting rights per common share		1	1
Dividends per Common Share
Cash dividend paid		$0.50	$0.50	$2.50
Special dividend				$2
Class B Common Stock
Common stock, authorized shares		40,000,000	40,000,000
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)		$0.01	$0.01
Voting rights per common share		10	10
Number of shares of common stock to be received for each share of Class B common stock converted		1	1
Dividends per Common Share
Cash dividend paid		$0.50	$0.50	$2.50
Special dividend				$2

StockBased_Compensation_and_Em2

Stock-Based Compensation and Employee Stock Plans (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015		Feb. 01, 2014		Feb. 02, 2013		Jan. 28, 2012
Stock-based compensation expense
Number of shares available for future issuance under the plan	10,862,360
Total stock-based compensation expense	$26,275,000		$27,119,000		$32,181,000
Total related tax benefit	9,200,000		9,230,000		11,561,000
Stock options
Stock-based compensation expense
Stock-based compensation expense	7,903,000		8,263,000		10,215,000
Vesting rights (as a percent)	25.00%
Vesting period	4 years
Weighted average assumptions used to estimate the fair value of stock-based awards to employees
Expected life	5 years 2 months 22 days	[1]	5 years 3 months 28 days	[1]	5 years 8 months 12 days	[1]
Expected volatility, minimum (as a percent)	31.97%	[2]	36.10%	[2]	44.52%	[2]
Expected volatility, maximum (as a percent)	44.48%	[2]	47.86%	[2]	49.38%	[2]
Weighted average volatility (as a percent)	36.28%		46.71%		47.25%
Risk-free interest rate, minimum (as a percent)	1.44%	[3]	0.73%	[3]	0.59%	[3]
Risk-free interest rate, maximum (as a percent)	2.39%	[3]	1.73%	[3]	1.57%	[3]
Weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share)	$17.31		$18.31		$19.24
Shares Subject to Options
Outstanding at the beginning of the period (in shares)	4,954,047		6,708,724		11,658,089
Granted (in shares)	559,722		682,344		581,665
Exercised (in shares)	-1,175,540		-2,154,201		-5,431,053
Forfeited / Expired (in shares)	-256,931		-282,820		-99,977
Outstanding at the end of the period (in shares)	4,081,298		4,954,047		6,708,724		11,658,089
Exercisable at the end of the period (in shares)	2,874,454
Vested and expected to vest at the end of the period (in shares)	3,962,463
Weighted Average Exercise Price per Share
Outstanding at the beginning of the period (in dollars per share)	$28.55		$24.50		$18.60
Granted (in dollars per share)	$53.78		$47.31		$48.35
Exercised (in dollars per share)	$22.22		$20.18		$14.38
Forfeited / Expired (in dollars per share)	$44.42		$41.57		$25.48
Outstanding at the end of the period (in dollars per share)	$32.83		$28.55		$24.50		$18.60
Exercisable at the end of the period (in dollars per share)	$25.84
Vested and expected to vest at the end of the period (in dollars per share)	$32.27
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years)
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life	3 years		3 years 2 months 7 days		3 years 7 months 6 days		3 years 5 months 12 days
Exercisable at the end of the period	2 years 17 days
Vested and expected to vest at the end of the period	2 years 11 months
Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Outstanding at the beginning of the period (in dollars)	118,784,000		157,380,000		262,995,000
Outstanding at the end of the period (in dollars)	78,432,000		118,784,000		157,380,000		262,995,000
Exercisable at the end of the period (in dollars)	74,210,000
Vested and expected to vest at the end of the period (in dollars)	78,172,000
Additional disclosures
Total intrinsic value of stock options exercised	34,300,000		67,200,000		186,500,000
Total fair value of options vested	8,200,000		14,900,000		7,100,000
Nonvested stock option activity
Nonvested at the beginning of the period (in shares)	1,336,590
Granted (in shares)	559,722		682,344		581,665
Vested (in shares)	-484,356
Forfeited (in shares)	-205,112
Nonvested at the end of the period (in shares)	1,206,844		1,336,590
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Nonvested stock option activity
Nonvested at the beginning of the period (in dollars per share)	$17.90
Granted (in dollars per share)	$17.31		$18.31		$19.24
Vested (in dollars per share)	$17.02
Forfeited (in dollars per share)	$17.17
Nonvested at the end of the period (in dollars per share)	$18.10		$17.90
Unrecognized compensation expense
Unrecognized stock-based compensation expense related to nonvested awards, net of estimated forfeitures	13,200,000
Weighted average period over which unrecognized compensation expense is expected to be recognized	2 years 3 months 21 days
Stock options | Minimum
Weighted average assumptions used to estimate the fair value of stock-based awards to employees
Expected dividend yield (as a percent)	0.90%		0.98%		0.98%
Stock options | Maximum
Stock-based compensation expense
Expiration terms of options	7 years
Weighted average assumptions used to estimate the fair value of stock-based awards to employees
Expected dividend yield (as a percent)	1.13%		1.04%		1.25%
Restricted stock
Stock-based compensation expense
Stock-based compensation expense	18,372,000		18,856,000		21,966,000
Vesting period	3 years
Unrecognized compensation expense
Unrecognized stock-based compensation expense related to nonvested awards, net of estimated forfeitures	$23,300,000
Weighted average period over which unrecognized compensation expense is expected to be recognized	1 year 11 months 28 days
[1]	The expected term of the options represents the estimated period of time until exercise and is based on historical experience of similar awards giving consideration to the contractual terms, vesting schedules and expectations of future employee behavior.
[2]	Expected volatility is based on the historical volatility of the Company's common stock over a timeframe consistent with the expected life of the stock options.
[3]	The risk-free interest rate is based on the implied yield available on U.S. Treasury constant maturity interest rates whose term is consistent with the expected life of the stock options.

StockBased_Compensation_and_Em3

Stock-Based Compensation and Employee Stock Plans - Stock Options Outstanding and Exercisable by Range of Exercise Prices (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
$12.44 to $18.95
Stock options outstanding and exercisable by exercise price range
Exercise price per share, low end of range (in dollars per share)	$12.44
Exercise price per share, high end of range (in dollars per share)	$18.95
Options Outstanding
Options Outstanding (in shares)	1,170,980
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years)	1 year 1 month 5 days
Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$15.57
Options Exercisable
Options Exercisable (in shares)	1,170,980
Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$15.57
$19.71 to $28.23
Stock options outstanding and exercisable by exercise price range
Exercise price per share, low end of range (in dollars per share)	$19.71
Exercise price per share, high end of range (in dollars per share)	$28.23
Options Outstanding
Options Outstanding (in shares)	1,140,891
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years)	2 years 1 month 2 days
Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$27.30
Options Exercisable
Options Exercisable (in shares)	1,140,891
Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$27.30
$33.13 to $48.60
Stock options outstanding and exercisable by exercise price range
Exercise price per share, low end of range (in dollars per share)	$33.13
Exercise price per share, high end of range (in dollars per share)	$48.60
Options Outstanding
Options Outstanding (in shares)	1,202,870
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years)	4 years 3 months 23 days
Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$44.83
Options Exercisable
Options Exercisable (in shares)	532,285
Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$43.89
$49.26 to $57.59
Stock options outstanding and exercisable by exercise price range
Exercise price per share, low end of range (in dollars per share)	$49.26
Exercise price per share, high end of range (in dollars per share)	$57.59
Options Outstanding
Options Outstanding (in shares)	566,557
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years)	5 years 11 months 17 days
Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$54.16
Options Exercisable
Options Exercisable (in shares)	30,298
Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$51.36
$12.44 to $57.59
Stock options outstanding and exercisable by exercise price range
Exercise price per share, low end of range (in dollars per share)	$12.44
Exercise price per share, high end of range (in dollars per share)	$57.59
Options Outstanding
Options Outstanding (in shares)	4,081,298
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years)	3 years
Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$32.83
Options Exercisable
Options Exercisable (in shares)	2,874,454
Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$25.84

StockBased_Compensation_and_Em4

Stock-Based Compensation and Employee Stock Plans - Restricted Stock (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013
Restricted Stock
Stock-Based Compensation and Employee Stock Plans
Vesting period	3 years
Restricted stock activity
Nonvested at the beginning of the period (in shares)	2,431,654	2,092,095	2,090,433
Granted (in shares)	593,841	1,806,949	542,221
Vested (in shares)	-433,249	-913,769	-381,278
Forfeited (in shares)	-406,127	-553,621	-159,281
Nonvested at the end of the period (in shares)	2,186,119	2,431,654	2,092,095
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Nonvested at beginning of the period (in dollars per share)	$45.93	$35.48	$28.16
Granted (in dollars per share)	$53.36	$46.85	$48.55
Vested (in dollars per share)	$39.99	$27.46	$15.09
Forfeited (in dollars per share)	$48.40	$39.93	$32.76
Nonvested at the end of the period (in dollars per share)	$48.67	$45.93	$35.48
Unrecognized compensation expense
Unrecognized stock-based compensation expense related to nonvested awards, net of estimated forfeitures	$23.30
Weighted average period over which unrecognized compensation expense is expected to be recognized	1 year 11 months 28 days
Additional disclosures
Restricted common stock outstanding (in shares)	2,186,119	2,431,654	2,092,095
Performance Shares 2013 Plan
Stock-Based Compensation and Employee Stock Plans
Vesting period	5 years
Restricted stock activity
Granted (in shares)	118,095	1,185,793
Nonvested at the end of the period (in shares)	862,655
Additional disclosures
Restricted common stock outstanding (in shares)	862,655

Income_Taxes_Components_of_the

Income Taxes - Components of the Provision for Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013
Current:
Federal	$187,735	$156,177	$174,049
State	30,340	27,769	27,429
Total	218,075	183,946	201,478
Deferred:
Federal	-5,740	23,499	-1,734
State	-519	1,064	-628
Total	-6,259	24,563	-2,362
Total provision	$211,816	$208,509	$199,116

Income_Taxes_Reconciliation_of

Income Taxes - Reconciliation of Effective Income Tax Rate (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013
Reconciliation of the federal statutory income tax rate to the effective income tax rate
Federal statutory rate (as a percent)	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
State tax, net of federal benefit (as a percent)	3.10%	3.50%	3.60%
Valuation allowance (as a percent)	0.00%	-0.40%	1.60%
Other permanent items (as a percent)	0.00%	0.10%	0.50%
Effective income tax rate (as a percent)	38.10%	38.20%	40.70%

Income_Taxes_Components_of_Def

Income Taxes - Components of Deferred Tax Assets / Liabilities (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	4-May-13	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013
Deferred tax assets
Inventory		$42,163,000	$35,531,000
Store closing expense		4,984,000	6,674,000
Stock-based compensation		25,913,000	26,692,000
Capital loss carryforward		5,608,000	6,242,000
Employee benefits		34,167,000	33,156,000
Other accrued expenses not currently deductible for tax purposes		5,520,000	4,631,000
Deferred rent		31,234,000	27,609,000
Insurance		2,432,000	2,352,000
Gift cards		13,691,000	11,531,000
Deferred revenue currently taxable		4,837,000	4,404,000
Non income-based tax reserves		8,174,000	7,098,000
Uncertain income tax positions		3,524,000	3,112,000
Valuation allowance		-5,608,000	-6,242,000	-7,900,000
Other		77,000	0
Total deferred tax assets		176,716,000	162,790,000
Deferred tax liabilities
Property and equipment		-134,057,000	-118,854,000
Inventory		-27,386,000	-30,342,000
Intangibles		-6,319,000	-10,875,000
Other		0	-24,000
Total deferred tax liabilities		-167,762,000	-160,095,000
Net deferred tax asset		8,954,000	2,695,000
Net deferred tax assets recorded within current assets		51,586,000	38,835,000
Net deferred tax assets recorded within other long-term assets		1,862,000	2,477,000
Net deferred tax liabilities recorded within other long-term liabilities		44,494,000	38,617,000
Capital loss carryforward related to impairment of investment in JJB Sports				32,400,000
Partial recovery related to previously impaired investment in JJB Sports	4,300,000
Income tax expense related to partial recovery of previously impaired investment in JJB Sports	$0

Income_Taxes_Details

Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Total liability for uncertain tax positions, including related interest and penalties	$10,100,000
Reconciliation of the Company's total unrecognized tax benefits balances, excluding interest and penalties
Beginning of fiscal year	7,507,000	10,670,000	18,692,000
Increases as a result of tax positions taken in a prior period	124,000	1,651,000	1,816,000
Decreases as a result of tax positions taken in a prior period	0	-2,240,000	-4,370,000
Increases as a result of tax positions taken in the current period	1,057,000	985,000	1,740,000
Decreases as a result of settlements during the current period	-312,000	-3,559,000	-6,405,000
Reductions as a result of a lapse of statute of limitations during the current period	0	0	-803,000
End of fiscal year	8,376,000	7,507,000	10,670,000
Unrecognized tax benefits that would impact effective tax rate if recognized	5,400,000
Accrued interest and penalties associated with uncertain tax positions	1,800,000
Accrual of interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions	300,000	900,000	800,000
Unrecognized tax benefits that could be recognized within the next 12 months	$3,600,000

Earnings_per_Common_Share_Deta

Earnings per Common Share (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended																12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2015		Nov. 01, 2014		Aug. 02, 2014		3-May-14		Feb. 01, 2014		Nov. 02, 2013		Aug. 03, 2013		4-May-13		Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013
Earnings per common share - Basic:
Net income	$155,536		$49,211		$69,467	[1]	$69,984	[2]	$138,638	[3]	$49,977	[3]	$84,163	[3],[4]	$64,821	[3],[5]	$344,198	$337,598	$290,709
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic	117,745		118,142		119,950		121,138		122,687		123,221		122,901		122,702		119,244	122,878	121,629
Earnings per common share (in dollars per share)	$1.32	[3]	$0.42	[3]	$0.58	[3]	$0.58	[3]	$1.13		$0.41		$0.68		$0.53		$2.89	$2.75	$2.39
Earnings per common share - Diluted:
Net income	$155,536		$49,211		$69,467	[1]	$69,984	[2]	$138,638	[3]	$49,977	[3]	$84,163	[3],[4]	$64,821	[3],[5]	$344,198	$337,598	$290,709
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic	117,745		118,142		119,950		121,138		122,687		123,221		122,901		122,702		119,244	122,878	121,629
Dilutive effect of stock-based awards (in shares)																	1,994	2,750	4,366
Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted	119,749		120,002		121,840		123,360		125,214		125,842		125,593		125,862		121,238	125,628	125,995
Earnings per common share (in dollars per share) - diluted	$1.30	[3]	$0.41	[3]	$0.57	[3]	$0.57	[3]	$1.11	[3]	$0.40	[3]	$0.67	[3]	$0.52	[3]	$2.84	$2.69	$2.31
Anti-dilutive stock-based awards excluded from diluted calculation (in shares)																	1,334	899	768
[1]	Includes golf restructuring charges of $12.2 million.
[2]	Includes gain on sale of a Gulfstream G650 corporate aircraft of $8.7 million.
[3]	Quarterly results for fiscal 2014 and 2013 do not add to full year results due to rounding.
[4]	Includes asset impairment charge of $4.7 million.
[5]	Includes the partial recovery of a previously impaired asset of $4.3 million.

Retirement_Savings_Plans_Detai

Retirement Savings Plans (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013
Retirement savings plan
Minimum number of working hours required to participate in the plan	1000 hours
Minimum employee age required to participate in the plan	21 years
Percentage of the participant's compensation for which a discretionary matching contribution may be made by the Company	10.00%
Company's discretionary matching contribution percentage	50.00%
Total expense recorded under the plan, net of forfeitures	$6.10	$6.40	$5.30
Deferred compensation plans
Liability for compensation deferred under the Company's plans	52.2	49.4
Total expense recorded under the plans, net of forfeitures	$1.50	$1	$0.90

Commitments_and_Contingencies_1

Commitments and Contingencies (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013
Trademark licensing royalties
Aggregate payments for trademark licensing royalties	$16,400,000	$16,800,000	$17,800,000
2015	18,157,000
2016	19,214,000
2017	21,052,000
2018	21,202,000
2019	21,352,000
Thereafter	20,352,000
Total	121,329,000
Marketing and naming rights commitments
Payments for marketing, naming rights and other commitments
Aggregate payments for marketing, naming rights and other commitments	52,100,000	29,000,000	25,800,000
2015	37,534,000
2016	34,549,000
2017	3,090,000
2018	3,176,000
2019	3,266,000
Thereafter	20,409,000
Total	102,024,000
Other commitments
Payments for marketing, naming rights and other commitments
Aggregate payments for marketing, naming rights and other commitments	8,700,000	43,900,000	9,600,000
2015	8,306,000
2016	8,815,000
2017	994,000
2018	35,000,000
2019	4,500,000
Thereafter	0
Total	$57,615,000

Investment_in_JJB_Sports_Detai

Investment in JJB Sports (Details)	0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended				6 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
Share data in Millions, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 27, 2012	4-May-13	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Apr. 27, 2012	Jul. 28, 2012	Apr. 27, 2012	Jul. 28, 2012	Apr. 27, 2012
	USD ($)	USD ($)	USD ($)	USD ($)	USD ($)	GBP (£)	JJB Sports equity securities	JJB Sports equity securities	JJB Sports convertible notes	JJB Sports convertible notes
							USD ($)	GBP (£)	USD ($)	GBP (£)
Investment in JJB Sports
Aggregate investment amount						£ 20,000,000		£ 1,250,000		£ 18,750,000
Ordinary shares								12.5
Total cash outlay	32,000,000		0	0	31,986,000
Other-than-temporary impairment charges on available-for-sale securities			0	0	32,370,000		2,000,000		30,400,000
Partial recovery related to previously impaired investment in JJB Sports		$4,300,000

Fair_Value_Measurements_Detail

Fair Value Measurements (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 31, 2015		Feb. 01, 2014
Assets measured at fair value using Level 3 inputs
Beginning balance	$0
Transfers in	32,370
Total realized losses included in net income	-32,370
Ending balance	0
Level 1
Fair Value Measurements
Deferred compensation plan assets held in trust		52,193	[1]	49,351	[1]
Total assets		52,193		49,351
Level 2
Fair Value Measurements
Deferred compensation plan assets held in trust		0	[1]	0	[1]
Total assets		0		0
Level 3
Fair Value Measurements
Deferred compensation plan assets held in trust		0	[1]	0	[1]
Total assets		$0		$0
[1]	Consists of investments in various mutual funds made by eligible individuals as part of the Company's deferred compensation plan (See NoteB 13).

Related_Party_Transaction_Deta

Related Party Transaction (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 17, 2013
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Percentage of ownership interest in related party	50.00%
Proceeds from related party transaction	$11

Quarterly_Financial_Informatio2

Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended																12 Months Ended
Share data in Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2015		Nov. 01, 2014		Aug. 02, 2014		3-May-14		Feb. 01, 2014		Nov. 02, 2013		Aug. 03, 2013		4-May-13		Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Net sales	$2,160,006,000		$1,526,675,000		$1,688,890,000		$1,438,908,000		$1,947,418,000		$1,400,623,000		$1,531,431,000		$1,333,701,000		$6,814,479,000	$6,213,173,000	$5,836,119,000
Gross profit	691,256,000	[1]	451,972,000	[1]	502,556,000	[1]	440,883,000	[1]	628,067,000		424,899,000		479,330,000		411,654,000		2,086,666,000	1,943,950,000	1,837,163,000
Income from operations	250,480,000	[1]	79,930,000	[1]	111,562,000	[1]	112,088,000	[1]	223,048,000	[1]	79,053,000	[1]	137,095,000	[1]	97,617,000	[1]	554,059,000	536,812,000	523,674,000
Net income	155,536,000		49,211,000		69,467,000	[2]	69,984,000	[3]	138,638,000	[1]	49,977,000	[1]	84,163,000	[1],[4]	64,821,000	[1],[5]	344,198,000	337,598,000	290,709,000
Earnings per common share:
Basic (in dollars per share)	$1.32	[1]	$0.42	[1]	$0.58	[1]	$0.58	[1]	$1.13		$0.41		$0.68		$0.53		$2.89	$2.75	$2.39
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$1.30	[1]	$0.41	[1]	$0.57	[1]	$0.57	[1]	$1.11	[1]	$0.40	[1]	$0.67	[1]	$0.52	[1]	$2.84	$2.69	$2.31
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic (in shares)	117,745		118,142		119,950		121,138		122,687		123,221		122,901		122,702		119,244	122,878	121,629
Diluted (in shares)	119,749		120,002		121,840		123,360		125,214		125,842		125,593		125,862		121,238	125,628	125,995
Gain on sale of corporate aircraft, net of tax							8,700,000
Golf restructuring charges, net of tax					12,200,000
Partial recovery of a previously impaired asset, net of tax															4,300,000
Asset impairment charge, net of tax													$4,700,000
[1]	Quarterly results for fiscal 2014 and 2013 do not add to full year results due to rounding.
[2]	Includes golf restructuring charges of $12.2 million.
[3]	Includes gain on sale of a Gulfstream G650 corporate aircraft of $8.7 million.
[4]	Includes asset impairment charge of $4.7 million.
[5]	Includes the partial recovery of a previously impaired asset of $4.3 million.

Subsequent_Event_Details

Subsequent Event (Details) (Subsequent Event, USD $)	0 Months Ended
	Feb. 18, 2015
Subsequent Event
Declaration date	18-Feb-15
Payment date	31-Mar-15
Record date	13-Mar-15
Common Stock
Subsequent Event
Dividend amount (in dollars per share)	0.1375
Class B Common Stock
Subsequent Event
Dividend amount (in dollars per share)	0.1375

SCHEDULE_II_VALUATION_AND_QUAL1

SCHEDULE II VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013
Inventory reserve
Valuation and qualifying accounts
Balance at beginning of period	$20,113	$17,972	$15,621
Charged to costs and expenses	18,634	4,620	5,751
Deductions	-6,450	-2,479	-3,400
Balance at end of period	32,297	20,113	17,972
Allowance for doubtful accounts
Valuation and qualifying accounts
Balance at beginning of period	3,109	2,738	2,444
Charged to costs and expenses	4,712	4,996	4,671
Deductions	-5,137	-4,625	-4,377
Balance at end of period	2,684	3,109	2,738
Reserve for sales returns
Valuation and qualifying accounts
Balance at beginning of period	4,406	4,382	3,871
Charged to costs and expenses	408,546	356,444	325,310
Deductions	-407,123	-356,420	-324,799
Balance at end of period	5,829	4,406	4,382
Allowance for deferred tax assets
Valuation and qualifying accounts
Balance at beginning of period	6,242	7,942	0
Charged to costs and expenses	0	0	7,942
Deductions	-634	-1,700	0
Balance at end of period	$5,608	$6,242	$7,942